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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 128.27, 176.85 and 89.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 128.27, 176.85 and 89.39 is: 123.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    128.27 : 176.85 = 89.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    128.27/176.85 = 89.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    128.27x = 176.85 × 89.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    128.27x = 15,808.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,808.62/128.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 123.24

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