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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 128.63, 177.42 and 91.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 128.63, 177.42 and 91.83 is: 126.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    128.63 : 177.42 = 91.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    128.63/177.42 = 91.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    128.63x = 177.42 × 91.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    128.63x = 16,293.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,293.49/128.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 126.67

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