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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 128.03, 176.74 and 96.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 128.03, 176.74 and 96.96 is: 133.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    128.03 : 176.74 = 96.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    128.03/176.74 = 96.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    128.03x = 176.74 × 96.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    128.03x = 17,136.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,136.71/128.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 133.85

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