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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 128.76, 177.66 and 99.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 128.76, 177.66 and 99.72 is: 137.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    128.76 : 177.66 = 99.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    128.76/177.66 = 99.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    128.76x = 177.66 × 99.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    128.76x = 17,716.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,716.26/128.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 137.59

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