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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 128.73, 191.92 and 125.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 128.73, 191.92 and 125.53 is: 187.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    128.73 : 191.92 = 125.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    128.73/191.92 = 125.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    128.73x = 191.92 × 125.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    128.73x = 24,091.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,091.72/128.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 187.15

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