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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 128.78, 193 and 99.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 128.78, 193 and 99.80 is: 149.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    128.78 : 193 = 99.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    128.78/193 = 99.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    128.78x = 193 × 99.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    128.78x = 19,261.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,261.40/128.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 149.57

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