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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 128.23, 176.65 and 106.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 128.23, 176.65 and 106.36 is: 146.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    128.23 : 176.65 = 106.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    128.23/176.65 = 106.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    128.23x = 176.65 × 106.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    128.23x = 18,788.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,788.49/128.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 146.52

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