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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 128.96, 192.96 and 116.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 128.96, 192.96 and 116.80 is: 174.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    128.96 : 192.96 = 116.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    128.96/192.96 = 116.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    128.96x = 192.96 × 116.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    128.96x = 22,537.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,537.73/128.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 174.77

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