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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 128.16, 176.64 and 104.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 128.16, 176.64 and 104.88 is: 144.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    128.16 : 176.64 = 104.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    128.16/176.64 = 104.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    128.16x = 176.64 × 104.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    128.16x = 18,526.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,526.00/128.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 144.55

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