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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 128.91, 193.33 and 55.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 128.91, 193.33 and 55.81 is: 83.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    128.91 : 193.33 = 55.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    128.91/193.33 = 55.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    128.91x = 193.33 × 55.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    128.91x = 10,789.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,789.75/128.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 83.70

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