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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 128.85, 193.36 and 98.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 128.85, 193.36 and 98.43 is: 147.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    128.85 : 193.36 = 98.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    128.85/193.36 = 98.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    128.85x = 193.36 × 98.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    128.85x = 19,032.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,032.42/128.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 147.71

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