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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 128.63, 192.96 and 37.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 128.63, 192.96 and 37.33 is: 55.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    128.63 : 192.96 = 37.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    128.63/192.96 = 37.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    128.63x = 192.96 × 37.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    128.63x = 7,202.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,202.61/128.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 55.99

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