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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 128.59, 192.92 and 47.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 128.59, 192.92 and 47.43 is: 71.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    128.59 : 192.92 = 47.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    128.59/192.92 = 47.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    128.59x = 192.92 × 47.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    128.59x = 9,150.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,150.20/128.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 71.16

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