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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 128.22, 176.94 and 81.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 128.22, 176.94 and 81.72 is: 112.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    128.22 : 176.94 = 81.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    128.22/176.94 = 81.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    128.22x = 176.94 × 81.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    128.22x = 14,459.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,459.54/128.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 112.77

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