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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 128.04, 176.70 and 86.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 128.04, 176.70 and 86.52 is: 119.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    128.04 : 176.70 = 86.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    128.04/176.70 = 86.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    128.04x = 176.70 × 86.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    128.04x = 15,288.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,288.08/128.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 119.40

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