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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 128.76, 177.68 and 73.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 128.76, 177.68 and 73.49 is: 101.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    128.76 : 177.68 = 73.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    128.76/177.68 = 73.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    128.76x = 177.68 × 73.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    128.76x = 13,056.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,056.45/128.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 101.40

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