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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 128, 176.28 and 123.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 128, 176.28 and 123.14 is: 169.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    128 : 176.28 = 123.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    128/176.28 = 123.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    128x = 176.28 × 123.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    128x = 21,707.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,707.12/128
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 169.59

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