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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 128.85, 193.09 and 96.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 128.85, 193.09 and 96.81 is: 145.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    128.85 : 193.09 = 96.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    128.85/193.09 = 96.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    128.85x = 193.09 × 96.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    128.85x = 18,693.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,693.04/128.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 145.08

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