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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 135.68, 203.22 and 128.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 135.68, 203.22 and 128.16 is: 191.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    135.68 : 203.22 = 128.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    135.68/203.22 = 128.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    135.68x = 203.22 × 128.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    135.68x = 26,044.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,044.68/135.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 191.96

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