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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 128.54, 176.33 and 121.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 128.54, 176.33 and 121.57 is: 166.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    128.54 : 176.33 = 121.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    128.54/176.33 = 121.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    128.54x = 176.33 × 121.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    128.54x = 21,436.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,436.30/128.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 166.76

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