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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 128.03, 176.57 and 86.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 128.03, 176.57 and 86.53 is: 119.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    128.03 : 176.57 = 86.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    128.03/176.57 = 86.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    128.03x = 176.57 × 86.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    128.03x = 15,277.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,277.73/128.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 119.33

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