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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 128.64, 177.51 and 72.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 128.64, 177.51 and 72.63 is: 100.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    128.64 : 177.51 = 72.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    128.64/177.51 = 72.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    128.64x = 177.51 × 72.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    128.64x = 12,892.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,892.55/128.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 100.22

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