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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 128.59, 193.08 and 98.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 128.59, 193.08 and 98.21 is: 147.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    128.59 : 193.08 = 98.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    128.59/193.08 = 98.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    128.59x = 193.08 × 98.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    128.59x = 18,963.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,963.24/128.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 147.47

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