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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 128.15, 177 and 95.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 128.15, 177 and 95.02 is: 131.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    128.15 : 177 = 95.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    128.15/177 = 95.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    128.15x = 177 × 95.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    128.15x = 16,818.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,818.10/128.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 131.24

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