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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 128.32, 176.64 and 125.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 128.32, 176.64 and 125.20 is: 172.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    128.32 : 176.64 = 125.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    128.32/176.64 = 125.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    128.32x = 176.64 × 125.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    128.32x = 22,115.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,115.33/128.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 172.35

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