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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 128.63, 193.04 and 120.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 128.63, 193.04 and 120.53 is: 180.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    128.63 : 193.04 = 120.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    128.63/193.04 = 120.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    128.63x = 193.04 × 120.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    128.63x = 23,265.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,265.54/128.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 180.88

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