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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 128.85, 193.34 and 98.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 128.85, 193.34 and 98.34 is: 147.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    128.85 : 193.34 = 98.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    128.85/193.34 = 98.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    128.85x = 193.34 × 98.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    128.85x = 19,013.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,013.06/128.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 147.56

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