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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 128.32, 176.96 and 121.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 128.32, 176.96 and 121.84 is: 168.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    128.32 : 176.96 = 121.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    128.32/176.96 = 121.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    128.32x = 176.96 × 121.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    128.32x = 21,560.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,560.81/128.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 168.02

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