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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 128.59, 177.19 and 108.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 128.59, 177.19 and 108.86 is: 150.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    128.59 : 177.19 = 108.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    128.59/177.19 = 108.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    128.59x = 177.19 × 108.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    128.59x = 19,287.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,287.75/128.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 150.00

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