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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 128.22, 176.90 and 95.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 128.22, 176.90 and 95.42 is: 131.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    128.22 : 176.90 = 95.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    128.22/176.90 = 95.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    128.22x = 176.90 × 95.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    128.22x = 16,879.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,879.80/128.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 131.65

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