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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 128.72, 192.56 and 116.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 128.72, 192.56 and 116.72 is: 174.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    128.72 : 192.56 = 116.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    128.72/192.56 = 116.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    128.72x = 192.56 × 116.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    128.72x = 22,475.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,475.60/128.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 174.61

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