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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 128.76, 177.62 and 99.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 128.76, 177.62 and 99.56 is: 137.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    128.76 : 177.62 = 99.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    128.76/177.62 = 99.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    128.76x = 177.62 × 99.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    128.76x = 17,683.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,683.85/128.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 137.34

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