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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 128.70, 177.68 and 125.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 128.70, 177.68 and 125.06 is: 172.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    128.70 : 177.68 = 125.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    128.70/177.68 = 125.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    128.70x = 177.68 × 125.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    128.70x = 22,220.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,220.66/128.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 172.65

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