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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 128.64, 176.96 and 95.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 128.64, 176.96 and 95.84 is: 131.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    128.64 : 176.96 = 95.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    128.64/176.96 = 95.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    128.64x = 176.96 × 95.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    128.64x = 16,959.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,959.85/128.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 131.84

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