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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 128.33, 176.89 and 97.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 128.33, 176.89 and 97.19 is: 133.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    128.33 : 176.89 = 97.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    128.33/176.89 = 97.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    128.33x = 176.89 × 97.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    128.33x = 17,191.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,191.94/128.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 133.97

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