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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 128.03, 176.33 and 88.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 128.03, 176.33 and 88.70 is: 122.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    128.03 : 176.33 = 88.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    128.03/176.33 = 88.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    128.03x = 176.33 × 88.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    128.03x = 15,639.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,639.31/128.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 122.15

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