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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 128.07, 176.94 and 88.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 128.07, 176.94 and 88.67 is: 122.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    128.07 : 176.94 = 88.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    128.07/176.94 = 88.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    128.07x = 176.94 × 88.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    128.07x = 15,689.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,689.71/128.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 122.51

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