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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 128.98, 191.96 and 124.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 128.98, 191.96 and 124.66 is: 185.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    128.98 : 191.96 = 124.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    128.98/191.96 = 124.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    128.98x = 191.96 × 124.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    128.98x = 23,929.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,929.73/128.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 185.53

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