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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 128.08, 176.92 and 115.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 128.08, 176.92 and 115.12 is: 159.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    128.08 : 176.92 = 115.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    128.08/176.92 = 115.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    128.08x = 176.92 × 115.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    128.08x = 20,367.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,367.03/128.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 159.02

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