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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 128.52, 177.09 and 128.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 128.52, 177.09 and 128.28 is: 176.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    128.52 : 177.09 = 128.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    128.52/177.09 = 128.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    128.52x = 177.09 × 128.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    128.52x = 22,717.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,717.11/128.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 176.76

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