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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 128.49, 177.47 and 127.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 128.49, 177.47 and 127.59 is: 176.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    128.49 : 177.47 = 127.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    128.49/177.47 = 127.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    128.49x = 177.47 × 127.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    128.49x = 22,643.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,643.40/128.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 176.23

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