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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 128.32, 176.03 and 125.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 128.32, 176.03 and 125.62 is: 172.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    128.32 : 176.03 = 125.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    128.32/176.03 = 125.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    128.32x = 176.03 × 125.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    128.32x = 22,112.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,112.89/128.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 172.33

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