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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 128.06, 176.46 and 116.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 128.06, 176.46 and 116.82 is: 160.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    128.06 : 176.46 = 116.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    128.06/176.46 = 116.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    128.06x = 176.46 × 116.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    128.06x = 20,614.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,614.06/128.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 160.97

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