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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 128.79, 192.96 and 121.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 128.79, 192.96 and 121.05 is: 181.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    128.79 : 192.96 = 121.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    128.79/192.96 = 121.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    128.79x = 192.96 × 121.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    128.79x = 23,357.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,357.81/128.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 181.36

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