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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 128.76, 177.63 and 87.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 128.76, 177.63 and 87.30 is: 120.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    128.76 : 177.63 = 87.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    128.76/177.63 = 87.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    128.76x = 177.63 × 87.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    128.76x = 15,507.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,507.10/128.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 120.43

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