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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 128, 176.62 and 72.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 128, 176.62 and 72.72 is: 100.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    128 : 176.62 = 72.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    128/176.62 = 72.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    128x = 176.62 × 72.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    128x = 12,843.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,843.81/128
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 100.34

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