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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 128.84, 178.08 and 114.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 128.84, 178.08 and 114.44 is: 158.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    128.84 : 178.08 = 114.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    128.84/178.08 = 114.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    128.84x = 178.08 × 114.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    128.84x = 20,379.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,379.48/128.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 158.18

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