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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 135.68, 203.68 and 128.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 135.68, 203.68 and 128.48 is: 192.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    135.68 : 203.68 = 128.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    135.68/203.68 = 128.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    135.68x = 203.68 × 128.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    135.68x = 26,168.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,168.81/135.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 192.87

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