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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 128.22, 176.48 and 126.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 128.22, 176.48 and 126.06 is: 173.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    128.22 : 176.48 = 126.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    128.22/176.48 = 126.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    128.22x = 176.48 × 126.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    128.22x = 22,247.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,247.07/128.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 173.51

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