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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 135.50, 204.28 and 128.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 135.50, 204.28 and 128.00 is: 192.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    135.50 : 204.28 = 128.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    135.50/204.28 = 128.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    135.50x = 204.28 × 128.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    135.50x = 26,148.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,148.03/135.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 192.98

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