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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 128.85, 193.27 and 98.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 128.85, 193.27 and 98.58 is: 147.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    128.85 : 193.27 = 98.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    128.85/193.27 = 98.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    128.85x = 193.27 × 98.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    128.85x = 19,052.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,052.56/128.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 147.87

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