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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 128.32, 177 and 105.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 128.32, 177 and 105.04 is: 144.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    128.32 : 177 = 105.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    128.32/177 = 105.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    128.32x = 177 × 105.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    128.32x = 18,592.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,592.08/128.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 144.89

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