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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 128.35, 176.99 and 97.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 128.35, 176.99 and 97.17 is: 133.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    128.35 : 176.99 = 97.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    128.35/176.99 = 97.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    128.35x = 176.99 × 97.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    128.35x = 17,196.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,196.97/128.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 133.98

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