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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 128.99, 178.02 and 73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 128.99, 178.02 and 73 is: 100.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    128.99 : 178.02 = 73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    128.99/178.02 = 73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    128.99x = 178.02 × 73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    128.99x = 12,995.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,995.46/128.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 100.75

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