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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 128.94, 178.14 and 113.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 128.94, 178.14 and 113.28 is: 156.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    128.94 : 178.14 = 113.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    128.94/178.14 = 113.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    128.94x = 178.14 × 113.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    128.94x = 20,179.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,179.70/128.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 156.50

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