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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 128, 176.66 and 98.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 128, 176.66 and 98.44 is: 135.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    128 : 176.66 = 98.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    128/176.66 = 98.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    128x = 176.66 × 98.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    128x = 17,390.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,390.41/128
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 135.86

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