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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 128.58, 192.03 and 115.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 128.58, 192.03 and 115.62 is: 172.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    128.58 : 192.03 = 115.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    128.58/192.03 = 115.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    128.58x = 192.03 × 115.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    128.58x = 22,202.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,202.51/128.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 172.67

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