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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 128.62, 192.72 and 101.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 128.62, 192.72 and 101.62 is: 152.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    128.62 : 192.72 = 101.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    128.62/192.72 = 101.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    128.62x = 192.72 × 101.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    128.62x = 19,584.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,584.21/128.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 152.26

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