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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 128.56, 192.89 and 105.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 128.56, 192.89 and 105.78 is: 158.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    128.56 : 192.89 = 105.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    128.56/192.89 = 105.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    128.56x = 192.89 × 105.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    128.56x = 20,403.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,403.90/128.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 158.71

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