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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 128.74, 193.26 and 80.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 128.74, 193.26 and 80.10 is: 120.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    128.74 : 193.26 = 80.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    128.74/193.26 = 80.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    128.74x = 193.26 × 80.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    128.74x = 15,480.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,480.13/128.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 120.24

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