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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 128.72, 193.08 and 114.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 128.72, 193.08 and 114.64 is: 171.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    128.72 : 193.08 = 114.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    128.72/193.08 = 114.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    128.72x = 193.08 × 114.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    128.72x = 22,134.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,134.69/128.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 171.96

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