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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 128.94, 193.43 and 42.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 128.94, 193.43 and 42.27 is: 63.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    128.94 : 193.43 = 42.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    128.94/193.43 = 42.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    128.94x = 193.43 × 42.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    128.94x = 8,176.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,176.97/128.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 63.42

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