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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 128.74, 192.96 and 115.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 128.74, 192.96 and 115.24 is: 172.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    128.74 : 192.96 = 115.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    128.74/192.96 = 115.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    128.74x = 192.96 × 115.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    128.74x = 22,236.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,236.71/128.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 172.73

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