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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 128.88, 193.32 and 46.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 128.88, 193.32 and 46.59 is: 69.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    128.88 : 193.32 = 46.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    128.88/193.32 = 46.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    128.88x = 193.32 × 46.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    128.88x = 9,006.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,006.78/128.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 69.89

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