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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 128.47, 177.03 and 89.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 128.47, 177.03 and 89.14 is: 122.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    128.47 : 177.03 = 89.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    128.47/177.03 = 89.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    128.47x = 177.03 × 89.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    128.47x = 15,780.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,780.45/128.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 122.83

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