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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 128.08, 176.70 and 81.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 128.08, 176.70 and 81.44 is: 112.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    128.08 : 176.70 = 81.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    128.08/176.70 = 81.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    128.08x = 176.70 × 81.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    128.08x = 14,390.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,390.45/128.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 112.36

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