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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 128.67, 191.86 and 114.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 128.67, 191.86 and 114.99 is: 171.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    128.67 : 191.86 = 114.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    128.67/191.86 = 114.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    128.67x = 191.86 × 114.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    128.67x = 22,061.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,061.98/128.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 171.46

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