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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 128.55, 177.42 and 87.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 128.55, 177.42 and 87.18 is: 120.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    128.55 : 177.42 = 87.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    128.55/177.42 = 87.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    128.55x = 177.42 × 87.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    128.55x = 15,467.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,467.48/128.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 120.32

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