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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 176.12, 264 and 128.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 176.12, 264 and 128.12 is: 192.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176.12 : 264 = 128.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176.12/264 = 128.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176.12x = 264 × 128.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176.12x = 33,823.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,823.68/176.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 192.05

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