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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 128.99, 193.29 and 71.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 128.99, 193.29 and 71.28 is: 106.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    128.99 : 193.29 = 71.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    128.99/193.29 = 71.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    128.99x = 193.29 × 71.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    128.99x = 13,777.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,777.44/128.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 106.81

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