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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 128.76, 177.72 and 119.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 128.76, 177.72 and 119.66 is: 165.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    128.76 : 177.72 = 119.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    128.76/177.72 = 119.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    128.76x = 177.72 × 119.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    128.76x = 21,265.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,265.98/128.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 165.16

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