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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 128.60, 193.88 and 127.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 128.60, 193.88 and 127.52 is: 192.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    128.60 : 193.88 = 127.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    128.60/193.88 = 127.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    128.60x = 193.88 × 127.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    128.60x = 24,723.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,723.58/128.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 192.25

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