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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 128.09, 176.91 and 84.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 128.09, 176.91 and 84.62 is: 116.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    128.09 : 176.91 = 84.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    128.09/176.91 = 84.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    128.09x = 176.91 × 84.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    128.09x = 14,970.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,970.12/128.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 116.87

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