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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 128.14, 176.81 and 72.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 128.14, 176.81 and 72.86 is: 100.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    128.14 : 176.81 = 72.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    128.14/176.81 = 72.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    128.14x = 176.81 × 72.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    128.14x = 12,882.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,882.65/128.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 100.53

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