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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 128.16, 176.70 and 89.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 128.16, 176.70 and 89.28 is: 123.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    128.16 : 176.70 = 89.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    128.16/176.70 = 89.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    128.16x = 176.70 × 89.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    128.16x = 15,775.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,775.78/128.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 123.09

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