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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 128.88, 193.37 and 56.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 128.88, 193.37 and 56.75 is: 85.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    128.88 : 193.37 = 56.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    128.88/193.37 = 56.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    128.88x = 193.37 × 56.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    128.88x = 10,972.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,972.50/128.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 85.14

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