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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 128.97, 193.05 and 85.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 128.97, 193.05 and 85.55 is: 128.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    128.97 : 193.05 = 85.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    128.97/193.05 = 85.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    128.97x = 193.05 × 85.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    128.97x = 16,514.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,514.46/128.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 128.05

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