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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 128.66, 193.01 and 115.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 128.66, 193.01 and 115.20 is: 172.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    128.66 : 193.01 = 115.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    128.66/193.01 = 115.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    128.66x = 193.01 × 115.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    128.66x = 22,234.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,234.18/128.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 172.82

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