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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 128.55, 176.85 and 112.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 128.55, 176.85 and 112.21 is: 154.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    128.55 : 176.85 = 112.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    128.55/176.85 = 112.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    128.55x = 176.85 × 112.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    128.55x = 19,844.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,844.34/128.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 154.37

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