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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 128.56, 191.84 and 114.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 128.56, 191.84 and 114.93 is: 171.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    128.56 : 191.84 = 114.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    128.56/191.84 = 114.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    128.56x = 191.84 × 114.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    128.56x = 22,048.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,048.17/128.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 171.50

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