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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 128.73, 177.63 and 91.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 128.73, 177.63 and 91.86 is: 126.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    128.73 : 177.63 = 91.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    128.73/177.63 = 91.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    128.73x = 177.63 × 91.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    128.73x = 16,317.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,317.09/128.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 126.75

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