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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 128.52, 177.26 and 87.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 128.52, 177.26 and 87.08 is: 120.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    128.52 : 177.26 = 87.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    128.52/177.26 = 87.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    128.52x = 177.26 × 87.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    128.52x = 15,434.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,434.48/128.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 120.09

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