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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 128.93, 193.52 and 114.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 128.93, 193.52 and 114.57 is: 171.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    128.93 : 193.52 = 114.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    128.93/193.52 = 114.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    128.93x = 193.52 × 114.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    128.93x = 22,171.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,171.01/128.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 171.97

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