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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 128.61, 191.32 and 127.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 128.61, 191.32 and 127.31 is: 189.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    128.61 : 191.32 = 127.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    128.61/191.32 = 127.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    128.61x = 191.32 × 127.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    128.61x = 24,355.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,355.67/128.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 189.38

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