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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 128.33, 176.98 and 81.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 128.33, 176.98 and 81.65 is: 112.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    128.33 : 176.98 = 81.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    128.33/176.98 = 81.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    128.33x = 176.98 × 81.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    128.33x = 14,450.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,450.42/128.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 112.60

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