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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 128.13, 176.96 and 118.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 128.13, 176.96 and 118.41 is: 163.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    128.13 : 176.96 = 118.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    128.13/176.96 = 118.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    128.13x = 176.96 × 118.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    128.13x = 20,954.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,954.13/128.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 163.54

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