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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 128.08, 176.67 and 89.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 128.08, 176.67 and 89.26 is: 123.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    128.08 : 176.67 = 89.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    128.08/176.67 = 89.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    128.08x = 176.67 × 89.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    128.08x = 15,769.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,769.56/128.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 123.12

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