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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 128.22, 176.72 and 101.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 128.22, 176.72 and 101.94 is: 140.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    128.22 : 176.72 = 101.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    128.22/176.72 = 101.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    128.22x = 176.72 × 101.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    128.22x = 18,014.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,014.33/128.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 140.50

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