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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 128.79, 193.09 and 60.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 128.79, 193.09 and 60.27 is: 90.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    128.79 : 193.09 = 60.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    128.79/193.09 = 60.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    128.79x = 193.09 × 60.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    128.79x = 11,638.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,638.11/128.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 90.37

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