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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 128.92, 192.90 and 115.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 128.92, 192.90 and 115.60 is: 172.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    128.92 : 192.90 = 115.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    128.92/192.90 = 115.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    128.92x = 192.90 × 115.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    128.92x = 22,299.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,299.24/128.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 172.97

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