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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 128.44, 177.24 and 87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 128.44, 177.24 and 87 is: 120.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    128.44 : 177.24 = 87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    128.44/177.24 = 87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    128.44x = 177.24 × 87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    128.44x = 15,419.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,419.88/128.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 120.06

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