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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 128.39, 176.90 and 91.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 128.39, 176.90 and 91.46 is: 126.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    128.39 : 176.90 = 91.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    128.39/176.90 = 91.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    128.39x = 176.90 × 91.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    128.39x = 16,179.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,179.26/128.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 126.02

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