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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 128.23, 175.88 and 118.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 128.23, 175.88 and 118.67 is: 162.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    128.23 : 175.88 = 118.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    128.23/175.88 = 118.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    128.23x = 175.88 × 118.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    128.23x = 20,871.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,871.26/128.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 162.76

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