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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 128.29, 176.97 and 81.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 128.29, 176.97 and 81.70 is: 112.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    128.29 : 176.97 = 81.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    128.29/176.97 = 81.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    128.29x = 176.97 × 81.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    128.29x = 14,458.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,458.45/128.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 112.70

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