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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 128.09, 176.67 and 98.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 128.09, 176.67 and 98.66 is: 136.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    128.09 : 176.67 = 98.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    128.09/176.67 = 98.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    128.09x = 176.67 × 98.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    128.09x = 17,429.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,429.38/128.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 136.08

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