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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 128.61, 176.93 and 119.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 128.61, 176.93 and 119.50 is: 164.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    128.61 : 176.93 = 119.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    128.61/176.93 = 119.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    128.61x = 176.93 × 119.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    128.61x = 21,143.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,143.14/128.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 164.40

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