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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 128.03, 176.73 and 99.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 128.03, 176.73 and 99.01 is: 136.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    128.03 : 176.73 = 99.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    128.03/176.73 = 99.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    128.03x = 176.73 × 99.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    128.03x = 17,498.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,498.04/128.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 136.67

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