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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 128.76, 193.44 and 123.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 128.76, 193.44 and 123.78 is: 185.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    128.76 : 193.44 = 123.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    128.76/193.44 = 123.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    128.76x = 193.44 × 123.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    128.76x = 23,944.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,944.00/128.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 185.96

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