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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 128.75, 193.14 and 42.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 128.75, 193.14 and 42.06 is: 63.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    128.75 : 193.14 = 42.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    128.75/193.14 = 42.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    128.75x = 193.14 × 42.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    128.75x = 8,122.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,122.81/128.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 63.09

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