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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 128.73, 193.80 and 115.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 128.73, 193.80 and 115.50 is: 173.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    128.73 : 193.80 = 115.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    128.73/193.80 = 115.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    128.73x = 193.80 × 115.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    128.73x = 22,383.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,383.47/128.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 173.88

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