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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 128.34, 177.21 and 86.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 128.34, 177.21 and 86.97 is: 120.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    128.34 : 177.21 = 86.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    128.34/177.21 = 86.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    128.34x = 177.21 × 86.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    128.34x = 15,411.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,411.95/128.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 120.09

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