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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 128.68, 176.72 and 114.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 128.68, 176.72 and 114.12 is: 156.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    128.68 : 176.72 = 114.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    128.68/176.72 = 114.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    128.68x = 176.72 × 114.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    128.68x = 20,167.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,167.29/128.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 156.72

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