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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 128.18, 176.82 and 91.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 128.18, 176.82 and 91.38 is: 126.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    128.18 : 176.82 = 91.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    128.18/176.82 = 91.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    128.18x = 176.82 × 91.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    128.18x = 16,157.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,157.81/128.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 126.06

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