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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 128.48, 176.12 and 126.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 128.48, 176.12 and 126.15 is: 172.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    128.48 : 176.12 = 126.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    128.48/176.12 = 126.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    128.48x = 176.12 × 126.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    128.48x = 22,217.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,217.85/128.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 172.94

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