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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 128.12, 176.88 and 91.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 128.12, 176.88 and 91.27 is: 126.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    128.12 : 176.88 = 91.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    128.12/176.88 = 91.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    128.12x = 176.88 × 91.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    128.12x = 16,143.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,143.84/128.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 126.01

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