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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 128.98, 193.44 and 96.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 128.98, 193.44 and 96.46 is: 144.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    128.98 : 193.44 = 96.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    128.98/193.44 = 96.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    128.98x = 193.44 × 96.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    128.98x = 18,659.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,659.22/128.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 144.67

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