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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 128.21, 176.84 and 86.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 128.21, 176.84 and 86.74 is: 119.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    128.21 : 176.84 = 86.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    128.21/176.84 = 86.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    128.21x = 176.84 × 86.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    128.21x = 15,339.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,339.76/128.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 119.65

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