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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 128.03, 176.54 and 88.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 128.03, 176.54 and 88.75 is: 122.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    128.03 : 176.54 = 88.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    128.03/176.54 = 88.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    128.03x = 176.54 × 88.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    128.03x = 15,667.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,667.93/128.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 122.38

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