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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 128.63, 177.39 and 86.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 128.63, 177.39 and 86.72 is: 119.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    128.63 : 177.39 = 86.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    128.63/177.39 = 86.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    128.63x = 177.39 × 86.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    128.63x = 15,382.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,382.37/128.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 119.58

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