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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 128.44, 177.33 and 86.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 128.44, 177.33 and 86.47 is: 119.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    128.44 : 177.33 = 86.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    128.44/177.33 = 86.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    128.44x = 177.33 × 86.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    128.44x = 15,333.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,333.73/128.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 119.38

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