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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 128.70, 177.76 and 87.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 128.70, 177.76 and 87.19 is: 120.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    128.70 : 177.76 = 87.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    128.70/177.76 = 87.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    128.70x = 177.76 × 87.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    128.70x = 15,498.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,498.89/128.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 120.43

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