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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 128.03, 176.69 and 96.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 128.03, 176.69 and 96.89 is: 133.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    128.03 : 176.69 = 96.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    128.03/176.69 = 96.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    128.03x = 176.69 × 96.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    128.03x = 17,118.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,118.13/128.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 133.71

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