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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 128.33, 177.04 and 81.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 128.33, 177.04 and 81.71 is: 112.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    128.33 : 177.04 = 81.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    128.33/177.04 = 81.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    128.33x = 177.04 × 81.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    128.33x = 14,465.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,465.36/128.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 112.72

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