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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 128.57, 192.85 and 43.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 128.57, 192.85 and 43.07 is: 64.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    128.57 : 192.85 = 43.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    128.57/192.85 = 43.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    128.57x = 192.85 × 43.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    128.57x = 8,304.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,304.87/128.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 64.60

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