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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 128.66, 193.05 and 87.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 128.66, 193.05 and 87.89 is: 131.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    128.66 : 193.05 = 87.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    128.66/193.05 = 87.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    128.66x = 193.05 × 87.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    128.66x = 16,966.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,966.20/128.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 131.87

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