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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 128.80, 193.06 and 92.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 128.80, 193.06 and 92.71 is: 138.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    128.80 : 193.06 = 92.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    128.80/193.06 = 92.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    128.80x = 193.06 × 92.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    128.80x = 17,898.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,898.59/128.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 138.96

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