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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 128.11, 176.67 and 78.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 128.11, 176.67 and 78.92 is: 108.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    128.11 : 176.67 = 78.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    128.11/176.67 = 78.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    128.11x = 176.67 × 78.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    128.11x = 13,942.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,942.80/128.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 108.83

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