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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 128.22, 176.98 and 97.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 128.22, 176.98 and 97.24 is: 134.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    128.22 : 176.98 = 97.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    128.22/176.98 = 97.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    128.22x = 176.98 × 97.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    128.22x = 17,209.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,209.54/128.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 134.22

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