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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 128.52, 176.91 and 112.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 128.52, 176.91 and 112.11 is: 154.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    128.52 : 176.91 = 112.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    128.52/176.91 = 112.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    128.52x = 176.91 × 112.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    128.52x = 19,833.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,833.62/128.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 154.33

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