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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 128.88, 193.14 and 79.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 128.88, 193.14 and 79.97 is: 119.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    128.88 : 193.14 = 79.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    128.88/193.14 = 79.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    128.88x = 193.14 × 79.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    128.88x = 15,444.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,444.44/128.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 119.84

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