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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 128.89, 176.89 and 115.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 128.89, 176.89 and 115.48 is: 158.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    128.89 : 176.89 = 115.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    128.89/176.89 = 115.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    128.89x = 176.89 × 115.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    128.89x = 20,426.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,426.74/128.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 158.48

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