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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 128.78, 193.33 and 99.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 128.78, 193.33 and 99.98 is: 150.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    128.78 : 193.33 = 99.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    128.78/193.33 = 99.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    128.78x = 193.33 × 99.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    128.78x = 19,329.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,329.13/128.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 150.09

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