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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 128.55, 177.33 and 89.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 128.55, 177.33 and 89.67 is: 123.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    128.55 : 177.33 = 89.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    128.55/177.33 = 89.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    128.55x = 177.33 × 89.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    128.55x = 15,901.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,901.18/128.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 123.70

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