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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 128, 176.64 and 69.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 128, 176.64 and 69.79 is: 96.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    128 : 176.64 = 69.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    128/176.64 = 69.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    128x = 176.64 × 69.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    128x = 12,326.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,326.82/128
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 96.30

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