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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 128.88, 193.34 and 42.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 128.88, 193.34 and 42.23 is: 63.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    128.88 : 193.34 = 42.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    128.88/193.34 = 42.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    128.88x = 193.34 × 42.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    128.88x = 8,165.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,165.34/128.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 63.36

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