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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 128.36, 176.96 and 121.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 128.36, 176.96 and 121.52 is: 167.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    128.36 : 176.96 = 121.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    128.36/176.96 = 121.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    128.36x = 176.96 × 121.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    128.36x = 21,504.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,504.18/128.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 167.53

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