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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 128.34, 176.96 and 121.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 128.34, 176.96 and 121.50 is: 167.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    128.34 : 176.96 = 121.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    128.34/176.96 = 121.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    128.34x = 176.96 × 121.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    128.34x = 21,500.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,500.64/128.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 167.53

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