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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 128.44, 176.82 and 95.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 128.44, 176.82 and 95.68 is: 131.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    128.44 : 176.82 = 95.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    128.44/176.82 = 95.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    128.44x = 176.82 × 95.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    128.44x = 16,918.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,918.14/128.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 131.72

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