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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 128.52, 176.97 and 106.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 128.52, 176.97 and 106.31 is: 146.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    128.52 : 176.97 = 106.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    128.52/176.97 = 106.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    128.52x = 176.97 × 106.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    128.52x = 18,813.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,813.68/128.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 146.39

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