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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 128.92, 193.26 and 98.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 128.92, 193.26 and 98.40 is: 147.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    128.92 : 193.26 = 98.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    128.92/193.26 = 98.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    128.92x = 193.26 × 98.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    128.92x = 19,016.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,016.78/128.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 147.51

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