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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 128.03, 176.81 and 123.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 128.03, 176.81 and 123.47 is: 170.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    128.03 : 176.81 = 123.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    128.03/176.81 = 123.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    128.03x = 176.81 × 123.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    128.03x = 21,829.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,829.23/128.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 170.51

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