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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 128.67, 191.91 and 121.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 128.67, 191.91 and 121.83 is: 181.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    128.67 : 191.91 = 121.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    128.67/191.91 = 121.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    128.67x = 191.91 × 121.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    128.67x = 23,380.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,380.40/128.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 181.71

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