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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 128.44, 176.94 and 106.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 128.44, 176.94 and 106.17 is: 146.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    128.44 : 176.94 = 106.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    128.44/176.94 = 106.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    128.44x = 176.94 × 106.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    128.44x = 18,785.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,785.72/128.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 146.26

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