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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 128.97, 192.51 and 118.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 128.97, 192.51 and 118.15 is: 176.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    128.97 : 192.51 = 118.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    128.97/192.51 = 118.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    128.97x = 192.51 × 118.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    128.97x = 22,743.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,743.50/128.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 176.35

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