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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 128.86, 193.99 and 117.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 128.86, 193.99 and 117.70 is: 177.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    128.86 : 193.99 = 117.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    128.86/193.99 = 117.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    128.86x = 193.99 × 117.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    128.86x = 22,832.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,832.62/128.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 177.19

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