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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 129.61, 192.81 and 128.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 129.61, 192.81 and 128.31 is: 190.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    129.61 : 192.81 = 128.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    129.61/192.81 = 128.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    129.61x = 192.81 × 128.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    129.61x = 24,739.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,739.45/129.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 190.88

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