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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 128.16, 176.73 and 126.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 128.16, 176.73 and 126.54 is: 174.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    128.16 : 176.73 = 126.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    128.16/176.73 = 126.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    128.16x = 176.73 × 126.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    128.16x = 22,363.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,363.41/128.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 174.50

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