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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 128.36, 176.96 and 105

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 128.36, 176.96 and 105 is: 144.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    128.36 : 176.96 = 105 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    128.36/176.96 = 105/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    128.36x = 176.96 × 105
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    128.36x = 18,580.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,580.80/128.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 144.76

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