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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 128.19, 176.81 and 84.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 128.19, 176.81 and 84.59 is: 116.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    128.19 : 176.81 = 84.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    128.19/176.81 = 84.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    128.19x = 176.81 × 84.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    128.19x = 14,955.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,955.05/128.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 116.66

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