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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 128.39, 177.24 and 86.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 128.39, 177.24 and 86.97 is: 120.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    128.39 : 177.24 = 86.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    128.39/177.24 = 86.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    128.39x = 177.24 × 86.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    128.39x = 15,414.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,414.56/128.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 120.07

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