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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 128.23, 176.97 and 101.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 128.23, 176.97 and 101.80 is: 140.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    128.23 : 176.97 = 101.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    128.23/176.97 = 101.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    128.23x = 176.97 × 101.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    128.23x = 18,015.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,015.55/128.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 140.49

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