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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 128.34, 176.58 and 103.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 128.34, 176.58 and 103.22 is: 142.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    128.34 : 176.58 = 103.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    128.34/176.58 = 103.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    128.34x = 176.58 × 103.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    128.34x = 18,226.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,226.59/128.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 142.02

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