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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 359.13, 538.76 and 128.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 359.13, 538.76 and 128.03 is: 192.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    359.13 : 538.76 = 128.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    359.13/538.76 = 128.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    359.13x = 538.76 × 128.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    359.13x = 68,977.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,977.44/359.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 192.07

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