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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 128.13, 176.76 and 98.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 128.13, 176.76 and 98.57 is: 135.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    128.13 : 176.76 = 98.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    128.13/176.76 = 98.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    128.13x = 176.76 × 98.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    128.13x = 17,423.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,423.23/128.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 135.98

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