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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 359.23, 538.69 and 128.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 359.23, 538.69 and 128.13 is: 192.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    359.23 : 538.69 = 128.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    359.23/538.69 = 128.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    359.23x = 538.69 × 128.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    359.23x = 69,019.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,019.66/359.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 192.13

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