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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 128.60, 191.40 and 128.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 128.60, 191.40 and 128.20 is: 190.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    128.60 : 191.40 = 128.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    128.60/191.40 = 128.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    128.60x = 191.40 × 128.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    128.60x = 24,537.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,537.48/128.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 190.80

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