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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 128.03, 176.64 and 86.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 128.03, 176.64 and 86.57 is: 119.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    128.03 : 176.64 = 86.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    128.03/176.64 = 86.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    128.03x = 176.64 × 86.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    128.03x = 15,291.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,291.72/128.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 119.44

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