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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 128.23, 176.71 and 89.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 128.23, 176.71 and 89.35 is: 123.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    128.23 : 176.71 = 89.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    128.23/176.71 = 89.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    128.23x = 176.71 × 89.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    128.23x = 15,789.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,789.04/128.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 123.13

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