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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 128.74, 192.68 and 82.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 128.74, 192.68 and 82.46 is: 123.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    128.74 : 192.68 = 82.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    128.74/192.68 = 82.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    128.74x = 192.68 × 82.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    128.74x = 15,888.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,888.39/128.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 123.41

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