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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 128.86, 192.42 and 112.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 128.86, 192.42 and 112.66 is: 168.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    128.86 : 192.42 = 112.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    128.86/192.42 = 112.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    128.86x = 192.42 × 112.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    128.86x = 21,676.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,676.93/128.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 168.23

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