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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 128.91, 192.28 and 120.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 128.91, 192.28 and 120.65 is: 179.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    128.91 : 192.28 = 120.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    128.91/192.28 = 120.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    128.91x = 192.28 × 120.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    128.91x = 23,197.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,197.55/128.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 179.95

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