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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 128.72, 193.86 and 113.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 128.72, 193.86 and 113.67 is: 171.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    128.72 : 193.86 = 113.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    128.72/193.86 = 113.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    128.72x = 193.86 × 113.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    128.72x = 22,036.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,036.07/128.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 171.19

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