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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 128.12, 176.58 and 120.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 128.12, 176.58 and 120.68 is: 166.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    128.12 : 176.58 = 120.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    128.12/176.58 = 120.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    128.12x = 176.58 × 120.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    128.12x = 21,309.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,309.67/128.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 166.33

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