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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 128.54, 176.93 and 123.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 128.54, 176.93 and 123.08 is: 169.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    128.54 : 176.93 = 123.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    128.54/176.93 = 123.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    128.54x = 176.93 × 123.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    128.54x = 21,775.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,775.04/128.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 169.41

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