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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 128.43, 177.12 and 122.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 128.43, 177.12 and 122.49 is: 168.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    128.43 : 177.12 = 122.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    128.43/177.12 = 122.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    128.43x = 177.12 × 122.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    128.43x = 21,695.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,695.43/128.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 168.93

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