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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 128.91, 193.49 and 83.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 128.91, 193.49 and 83.12 is: 124.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    128.91 : 193.49 = 83.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    128.91/193.49 = 83.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    128.91x = 193.49 × 83.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    128.91x = 16,081.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,081.51/128.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 124.75

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