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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 128.19, 176.87 and 81.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 128.19, 176.87 and 81.54 is: 112.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    128.19 : 176.87 = 81.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    128.19/176.87 = 81.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    128.19x = 176.87 × 81.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    128.19x = 14,422.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,422.22/128.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 112.51

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