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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 128.59, 176.38 and 127.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 128.59, 176.38 and 127.58 is: 174.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    128.59 : 176.38 = 127.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    128.59/176.38 = 127.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    128.59x = 176.38 × 127.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    128.59x = 22,501.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,501.36/128.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 174.99

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