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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 128.36, 175.96 and 126.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 128.36, 175.96 and 126.03 is: 172.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    128.36 : 175.96 = 126.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    128.36/175.96 = 126.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    128.36x = 175.96 × 126.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    128.36x = 22,176.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,176.38/128.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 172.77

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