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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 128.63, 192.96 and 87.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 128.63, 192.96 and 87.95 is: 131.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    128.63 : 192.96 = 87.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    128.63/192.96 = 87.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    128.63x = 192.96 × 87.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    128.63x = 16,970.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,970.83/128.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 131.94

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