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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 128.65, 192.95 and 87.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 128.65, 192.95 and 87.53 is: 131.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    128.65 : 192.95 = 87.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    128.65/192.95 = 87.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    128.65x = 192.95 × 87.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    128.65x = 16,888.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,888.91/128.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 131.28

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