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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 128.54, 177.26 and 89.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 128.54, 177.26 and 89.14 is: 122.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    128.54 : 177.26 = 89.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    128.54/177.26 = 89.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    128.54x = 177.26 × 89.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    128.54x = 15,800.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,800.96/128.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 122.93

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