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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 128.80, 193.02 and 96.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 128.80, 193.02 and 96.70 is: 144.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    128.80 : 193.02 = 96.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    128.80/193.02 = 96.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    128.80x = 193.02 × 96.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    128.80x = 18,665.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,665.03/128.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 144.91

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