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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 128.13, 176.82 and 69.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 128.13, 176.82 and 69.92 is: 96.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    128.13 : 176.82 = 69.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    128.13/176.82 = 69.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    128.13x = 176.82 × 69.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    128.13x = 12,363.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,363.25/128.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 96.49

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