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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 128.56, 191.86 and 124.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 128.56, 191.86 and 124.56 is: 185.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    128.56 : 191.86 = 124.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    128.56/191.86 = 124.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    128.56x = 191.86 × 124.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    128.56x = 23,898.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,898.08/128.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 185.89

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