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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 128.61, 192.78 and 115.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 128.61, 192.78 and 115.56 is: 173.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    128.61 : 192.78 = 115.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    128.61/192.78 = 115.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    128.61x = 192.78 × 115.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    128.61x = 22,277.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,277.66/128.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 173.22

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