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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 128.66, 177.71 and 92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 128.66, 177.71 and 92 is: 127.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    128.66 : 177.71 = 92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    128.66/177.71 = 92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    128.66x = 177.71 × 92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    128.66x = 16,349.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,349.32/128.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 127.07

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