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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 128.04, 176.68 and 81.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 128.04, 176.68 and 81.33 is: 112.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    128.04 : 176.68 = 81.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    128.04/176.68 = 81.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    128.04x = 176.68 × 81.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    128.04x = 14,369.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,369.18/128.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 112.22

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