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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 128.27, 177.02 and 95.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 128.27, 177.02 and 95.61 is: 131.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    128.27 : 177.02 = 95.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    128.27/177.02 = 95.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    128.27x = 177.02 × 95.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    128.27x = 16,925.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,925.12/128.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 131.95

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