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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 128.87, 193.16 and 80.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 128.87, 193.16 and 80.12 is: 120.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    128.87 : 193.16 = 80.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    128.87/193.16 = 80.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    128.87x = 193.16 × 80.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    128.87x = 15,475.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,475.21/128.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 120.09

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