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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 128.67, 177.75 and 114.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 128.67, 177.75 and 114.85 is: 158.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    128.67 : 177.75 = 114.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    128.67/177.75 = 114.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    128.67x = 177.75 × 114.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    128.67x = 20,414.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,414.59/128.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 158.66

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