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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 128.45, 177.09 and 105.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 128.45, 177.09 and 105.03 is: 144.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    128.45 : 177.09 = 105.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    128.45/177.09 = 105.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    128.45x = 177.09 × 105.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    128.45x = 18,599.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,599.37/128.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 144.80

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