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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 128.02, 176.66 and 69.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 128.02, 176.66 and 69.80 is: 96.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    128.02 : 176.66 = 69.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    128.02/176.66 = 69.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    128.02x = 176.66 × 69.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    128.02x = 12,330.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,330.16/128.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 96.32

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