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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 128.89, 193.43 and 47.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 128.89, 193.43 and 47.78 is: 71.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    128.89 : 193.43 = 47.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    128.89/193.43 = 47.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    128.89x = 193.43 × 47.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    128.89x = 9,241.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,241.85/128.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 71.71

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