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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 128.31, 176.61 and 110.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 128.31, 176.61 and 110.79 is: 152.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    128.31 : 176.61 = 110.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    128.31/176.61 = 110.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    128.31x = 176.61 × 110.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    128.31x = 19,566.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,566.62/128.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 152.49

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