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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 128.96, 192.96 and 86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 128.96, 192.96 and 86 is: 128.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    128.96 : 192.96 = 86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    128.96/192.96 = 86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    128.96x = 192.96 × 86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    128.96x = 16,594.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,594.56/128.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 128.68

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