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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 128.23, 176.93 and 72.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 128.23, 176.93 and 72.95 is: 100.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    128.23 : 176.93 = 72.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    128.23/176.93 = 72.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    128.23x = 176.93 × 72.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    128.23x = 12,906.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,906.24/128.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 100.65

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