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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 128.59, 192.78 and 116.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 128.59, 192.78 and 116.44 is: 174.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    128.59 : 192.78 = 116.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    128.59/192.78 = 116.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    128.59x = 192.78 × 116.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    128.59x = 22,446.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,446.82/128.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 174.56

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