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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 128.80, 193.02 and 118

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 128.80, 193.02 and 118 is: 176.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    128.80 : 193.02 = 118 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    128.80/193.02 = 118/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    128.80x = 193.02 × 118
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    128.80x = 22,776.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,776.36/128.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 176.84

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