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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 128.59, 177.46 and 95.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 128.59, 177.46 and 95.78 is: 132.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    128.59 : 177.46 = 95.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    128.59/177.46 = 95.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    128.59x = 177.46 × 95.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    128.59x = 16,997.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,997.32/128.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132.18

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