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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 128.13, 176.63 and 91.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 128.13, 176.63 and 91.27 is: 125.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    128.13 : 176.63 = 91.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    128.13/176.63 = 91.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    128.13x = 176.63 × 91.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    128.13x = 16,121.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,121.02/128.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 125.82

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