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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 128.87, 193.26 and 37.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 128.87, 193.26 and 37.54 is: 56.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    128.87 : 193.26 = 37.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    128.87/193.26 = 37.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    128.87x = 193.26 × 37.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    128.87x = 7,254.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,254.36/128.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 56.29

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