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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 128.17, 176.84 and 81.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 128.17, 176.84 and 81.61 is: 112.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    128.17 : 176.84 = 81.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    128.17/176.84 = 81.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    128.17x = 176.84 × 81.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    128.17x = 14,431.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,431.62/128.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 112.60

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