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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 128.71, 193.11 and 117.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 128.71, 193.11 and 117.48 is: 176.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    128.71 : 193.11 = 117.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    128.71/193.11 = 117.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    128.71x = 193.11 × 117.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    128.71x = 22,685.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,685.55/128.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 176.25

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