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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 128.71, 193.03 and 90.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 128.71, 193.03 and 90.17 is: 135.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    128.71 : 193.03 = 90.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    128.71/193.03 = 90.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    128.71x = 193.03 × 90.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    128.71x = 17,405.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,405.52/128.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 135.23

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