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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 128.68, 177.48 and 85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 128.68, 177.48 and 85 is: 117.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    128.68 : 177.48 = 85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    128.68/177.48 = 85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    128.68x = 177.48 × 85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    128.68x = 15,085.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,085.80/128.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 117.24

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