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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 128.17, 176.83 and 89.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 128.17, 176.83 and 89.38 is: 123.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    128.17 : 176.83 = 89.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    128.17/176.83 = 89.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    128.17x = 176.83 × 89.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    128.17x = 15,805.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,805.07/128.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 123.31

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