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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 128.34, 176.94 and 115.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 128.34, 176.94 and 115.38 is: 159.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    128.34 : 176.94 = 115.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    128.34/176.94 = 115.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    128.34x = 176.94 × 115.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    128.34x = 20,415.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,415.34/128.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 159.07

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