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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 128.76, 191.97 and 116.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 128.76, 191.97 and 116.64 is: 173.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    128.76 : 191.97 = 116.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    128.76/191.97 = 116.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    128.76x = 191.97 × 116.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    128.76x = 22,391.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,391.38/128.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 173.90

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