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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 128.13, 176.74 and 78.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 128.13, 176.74 and 78.97 is: 108.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    128.13 : 176.74 = 78.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    128.13/176.74 = 78.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    128.13x = 176.74 × 78.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    128.13x = 13,957.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,957.36/128.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 108.93

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