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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 128.73, 177.65 and 70.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 128.73, 177.65 and 70.52 is: 97.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    128.73 : 177.65 = 70.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    128.73/177.65 = 70.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    128.73x = 177.65 × 70.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    128.73x = 12,526.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,526.64/128.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 97.31

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