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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 128.91, 193.34 and 37.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 128.91, 193.34 and 37.59 is: 56.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    128.91 : 193.34 = 37.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    128.91/193.34 = 37.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    128.91x = 193.34 × 37.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    128.91x = 7,267.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,267.46/128.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 56.38

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