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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 320.56, 480.68 and 128.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 320.56, 480.68 and 128.12 is: 192.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    320.56 : 480.68 = 128.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    320.56/480.68 = 128.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    320.56x = 480.68 × 128.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    320.56x = 61,584.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,584.72/320.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 192.12

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