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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 128.25, 176.86 and 88.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 128.25, 176.86 and 88.83 is: 122.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    128.25 : 176.86 = 88.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    128.25/176.86 = 88.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    128.25x = 176.86 × 88.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    128.25x = 15,710.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,710.47/128.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 122.50

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