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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 128.73, 193.17 and 116.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 128.73, 193.17 and 116.13 is: 174.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    128.73 : 193.17 = 116.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    128.73/193.17 = 116.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    128.73x = 193.17 × 116.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    128.73x = 22,432.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,432.83/128.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 174.26

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