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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 128.32, 176.57 and 116.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 128.32, 176.57 and 116.67 is: 160.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    128.32 : 176.57 = 116.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    128.32/176.57 = 116.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    128.32x = 176.57 × 116.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    128.32x = 20,600.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,600.42/128.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 160.54

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