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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 452.84, 679.08 and 128.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 452.84, 679.08 and 128.12 is: 192.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    452.84 : 679.08 = 128.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    452.84/679.08 = 128.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    452.84x = 679.08 × 128.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    452.84x = 87,003.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,003.73/452.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 192.13

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