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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 420.56, 630.98 and 128.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 420.56, 630.98 and 128.07 is: 192.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    420.56 : 630.98 = 128.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    420.56/630.98 = 128.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    420.56x = 630.98 × 128.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    420.56x = 80,808.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,808.97/420.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 192.15

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