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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 128.61, 192.96 and 47.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 128.61, 192.96 and 47.46 is: 71.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    128.61 : 192.96 = 47.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    128.61/192.96 = 47.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    128.61x = 192.96 × 47.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    128.61x = 9,158.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,158.61/128.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 71.21

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