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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 191.58, 264.32 and 128.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 191.58, 264.32 and 128.58 is: 177.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    191.58 : 264.32 = 128.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    191.58/264.32 = 128.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    191.58x = 264.32 × 128.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    191.58x = 33,985.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,985.74/191.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 177.39

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