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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 452.76, 679.17 and 128.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 452.76, 679.17 and 128.13 is: 192.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    452.76 : 679.17 = 128.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    452.76/679.17 = 128.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    452.76x = 679.17 × 128.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    452.76x = 87,022.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,022.05/452.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 192.20

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