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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 128.24, 175.70 and 126.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 128.24, 175.70 and 126.64 is: 173.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    128.24 : 175.70 = 126.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    128.24/175.70 = 126.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    128.24x = 175.70 × 126.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    128.24x = 22,250.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,250.65/128.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 173.51

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