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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 128.92, 178.26 and 114.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 128.92, 178.26 and 114.64 is: 158.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    128.92 : 178.26 = 114.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    128.92/178.26 = 114.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    128.92x = 178.26 × 114.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    128.92x = 20,435.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,435.73/128.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 158.51

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