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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 128.67, 193.77 and 117.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 128.67, 193.77 and 117.15 is: 176.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    128.67 : 193.77 = 117.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    128.67/193.77 = 117.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    128.67x = 193.77 × 117.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    128.67x = 22,699.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,699.43/128.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 176.42

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