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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 128.81, 193.43 and 124.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 128.81, 193.43 and 124.67 is: 187.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    128.81 : 193.43 = 124.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    128.81/193.43 = 124.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    128.81x = 193.43 × 124.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    128.81x = 24,115.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,115.71/128.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 187.22

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