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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 128.98, 176.86 and 127.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 128.98, 176.86 and 127.36 is: 174.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    128.98 : 176.86 = 127.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    128.98/176.86 = 127.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    128.98x = 176.86 × 127.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    128.98x = 22,524.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,524.89/128.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 174.64

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