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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 128.32, 176.84 and 91.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 128.32, 176.84 and 91.26 is: 125.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    128.32 : 176.84 = 91.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    128.32/176.84 = 91.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    128.32x = 176.84 × 91.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    128.32x = 16,138.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,138.42/128.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 125.77

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