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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 128.19, 176.83 and 97.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 128.19, 176.83 and 97.12 is: 133.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    128.19 : 176.83 = 97.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    128.19/176.83 = 97.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    128.19x = 176.83 × 97.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    128.19x = 17,173.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,173.73/128.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 133.97

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