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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 128.56, 177.52 and 91.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 128.56, 177.52 and 91.76 is: 126.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    128.56 : 177.52 = 91.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    128.56/177.52 = 91.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    128.56x = 177.52 × 91.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    128.56x = 16,289.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,289.24/128.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 126.71

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