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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 128.76, 177.66 and 108.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 128.76, 177.66 and 108.12 is: 149.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    128.76 : 177.66 = 108.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    128.76/177.66 = 108.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    128.76x = 177.66 × 108.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    128.76x = 19,208.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,208.60/128.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 149.18

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