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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 128.63, 193.41 and 118.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 128.63, 193.41 and 118.60 is: 178.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    128.63 : 193.41 = 118.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    128.63/193.41 = 118.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    128.63x = 193.41 × 118.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    128.63x = 22,937.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,937.94/128.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 178.32

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