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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 128.27, 176.84 and 94.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 128.27, 176.84 and 94.60 is: 130.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    128.27 : 176.84 = 94.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    128.27/176.84 = 94.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    128.27x = 176.84 × 94.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    128.27x = 16,729.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,729.17/128.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 130.42

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