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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 128.79, 193.25 and 117.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 128.79, 193.25 and 117.45 is: 176.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    128.79 : 193.25 = 117.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    128.79/193.25 = 117.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    128.79x = 193.25 × 117.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    128.79x = 22,697.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,697.51/128.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 176.24

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