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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 128.48, 177.36 and 114.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 128.48, 177.36 and 114.56 is: 158.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    128.48 : 177.36 = 114.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    128.48/177.36 = 114.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    128.48x = 177.36 × 114.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    128.48x = 20,318.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,318.36/128.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 158.14

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