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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 128.01, 176.59 and 84.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 128.01, 176.59 and 84.33 is: 116.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    128.01 : 176.59 = 84.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    128.01/176.59 = 84.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    128.01x = 176.59 × 84.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    128.01x = 14,891.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,891.83/128.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 116.33

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