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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 128.91, 193.38 and 37.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 128.91, 193.38 and 37.62 is: 56.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    128.91 : 193.38 = 37.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    128.91/193.38 = 37.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    128.91x = 193.38 × 37.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    128.91x = 7,274.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,274.96/128.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 56.43

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