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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 128.43, 176.94 and 105.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 128.43, 176.94 and 105.03 is: 144.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    128.43 : 176.94 = 105.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    128.43/176.94 = 105.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    128.43x = 176.94 × 105.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    128.43x = 18,584.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,584.01/128.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 144.70

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