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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 128.64, 176.55 and 125.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 128.64, 176.55 and 125.04 is: 171.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    128.64 : 176.55 = 125.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    128.64/176.55 = 125.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    128.64x = 176.55 × 125.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    128.64x = 22,075.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,075.81/128.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 171.61

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