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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 128.03, 176.60 and 84.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 128.03, 176.60 and 84.36 is: 116.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    128.03 : 176.60 = 84.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    128.03/176.60 = 84.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    128.03x = 176.60 × 84.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    128.03x = 14,897.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,897.55/128.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 116.36

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