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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 128.92, 193.74 and 77.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 128.92, 193.74 and 77.58 is: 116.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    128.92 : 193.74 = 77.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    128.92/193.74 = 77.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    128.92x = 193.74 × 77.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    128.92x = 15,030.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,030.35/128.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 116.59

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