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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 128.14, 176.31 and 124.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 128.14, 176.31 and 124.57 is: 171.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    128.14 : 176.31 = 124.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    128.14/176.31 = 124.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    128.14x = 176.31 × 124.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    128.14x = 21,962.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,962.94/128.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 171.40

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