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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 128.88, 194.36 and 118.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 128.88, 194.36 and 118.85 is: 179.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    128.88 : 194.36 = 118.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    128.88/194.36 = 118.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    128.88x = 194.36 × 118.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    128.88x = 23,099.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,099.69/128.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 179.23

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