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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 128.54, 177 and 112.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 128.54, 177 and 112.16 is: 154.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    128.54 : 177 = 112.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    128.54/177 = 112.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    128.54x = 177 × 112.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    128.54x = 19,852.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,852.32/128.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 154.44

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