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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 128.80, 192.99 and 124

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 128.80, 192.99 and 124 is: 185.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    128.80 : 192.99 = 124 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    128.80/192.99 = 124/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    128.80x = 192.99 × 124
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    128.80x = 23,930.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,930.76/128.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 185.80

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