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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 128.61, 176.45 and 125.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 128.61, 176.45 and 125.19 is: 171.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    128.61 : 176.45 = 125.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    128.61/176.45 = 125.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    128.61x = 176.45 × 125.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    128.61x = 22,089.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,089.15/128.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 171.75

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