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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 128.97, 193.70 and 115.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 128.97, 193.70 and 115.77 is: 173.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    128.97 : 193.70 = 115.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    128.97/193.70 = 115.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    128.97x = 193.70 × 115.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    128.97x = 22,423.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,423.10/128.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 173.86

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