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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 128.31, 176.03 and 126.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 128.31, 176.03 and 126.15 is: 173.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    128.31 : 176.03 = 126.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    128.31/176.03 = 126.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    128.31x = 176.03 × 126.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    128.31x = 22,205.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,205.55/128.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 173.06

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