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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 128.03, 176.68 and 72.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 128.03, 176.68 and 72.77 is: 100.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    128.03 : 176.68 = 72.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    128.03/176.68 = 72.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    128.03x = 176.68 × 72.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    128.03x = 12,856.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,856.21/128.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 100.42

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