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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 128.72, 193.21 and 60.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 128.72, 193.21 and 60.31 is: 90.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    128.72 : 193.21 = 60.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    128.72/193.21 = 60.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    128.72x = 193.21 × 60.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    128.72x = 11,652.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,652.59/128.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 90.52

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