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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 128.65, 192.72 and 79.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 128.65, 192.72 and 79.67 is: 119.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    128.65 : 192.72 = 79.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    128.65/192.72 = 79.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    128.65x = 192.72 × 79.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    128.65x = 15,353.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,353.04/128.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 119.34

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