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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 128.60, 176.96 and 122.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 128.60, 176.96 and 122.96 is: 169.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    128.60 : 176.96 = 122.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    128.60/176.96 = 122.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    128.60x = 176.96 × 122.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    128.60x = 21,759.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,759.00/128.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 169.20

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