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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 128.90, 176.45 and 126.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 128.90, 176.45 and 126.47 is: 173.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    128.90 : 176.45 = 126.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    128.90/176.45 = 126.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    128.90x = 176.45 × 126.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    128.90x = 22,314.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,314.12/128.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 173.12

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