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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 128.11, 176.70 and 116.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 128.11, 176.70 and 116.23 is: 160.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    128.11 : 176.70 = 116.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    128.11/176.70 = 116.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    128.11x = 176.70 × 116.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    128.11x = 20,537.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,537.84/128.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 160.31

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