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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 452.86, 679.34 and 128.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 452.86, 679.34 and 128.23 is: 192.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    452.86 : 679.34 = 128.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    452.86/679.34 = 128.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    452.86x = 679.34 × 128.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    452.86x = 87,111.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,111.77/452.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 192.36

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