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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 128.36, 176.98 and 104.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 128.36, 176.98 and 104.96 is: 144.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    128.36 : 176.98 = 104.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    128.36/176.98 = 104.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    128.36x = 176.98 × 104.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    128.36x = 18,575.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,575.82/128.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 144.72

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