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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 128.06, 176.73 and 72.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 128.06, 176.73 and 72.05 is: 99.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    128.06 : 176.73 = 72.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    128.06/176.73 = 72.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    128.06x = 176.73 × 72.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    128.06x = 12,732.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,732.74/128.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 99.42

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