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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 129.62, 193.36 and 128.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 129.62, 193.36 and 128.28 is: 191.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    129.62 : 193.36 = 128.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    129.62/193.36 = 128.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    129.62x = 193.36 × 128.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    129.62x = 24,804.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,804.22/129.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 191.36

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