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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 128, 176.52 and 84.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 128, 176.52 and 84.32 is: 116.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    128 : 176.52 = 84.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    128/176.52 = 84.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    128x = 176.52 × 84.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    128x = 14,884.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,884.17/128
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 116.28

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