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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 128.93, 193.29 and 42.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 128.93, 193.29 and 42.21 is: 63.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    128.93 : 193.29 = 42.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    128.93/193.29 = 42.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    128.93x = 193.29 × 42.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    128.93x = 8,158.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,158.77/128.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 63.28

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