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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 128.20, 176.80 and 91.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 128.20, 176.80 and 91.28 is: 125.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    128.20 : 176.80 = 91.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    128.20/176.80 = 91.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    128.20x = 176.80 × 91.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    128.20x = 16,138.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,138.30/128.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 125.88

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