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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 194.12, 267.96 and 128.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 194.12, 267.96 and 128.72 is: 177.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    194.12 : 267.96 = 128.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    194.12/267.96 = 128.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    194.12x = 267.96 × 128.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    194.12x = 34,491.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,491.81/194.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 177.68

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