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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 128.68, 192.88 and 98.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 128.68, 192.88 and 98.15 is: 147.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    128.68 : 192.88 = 98.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    128.68/192.88 = 98.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    128.68x = 192.88 × 98.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    128.68x = 18,931.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,931.05/128.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 147.12

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