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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 128.78, 177.63 and 93.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 128.78, 177.63 and 93.76 is: 129.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    128.78 : 177.63 = 93.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    128.78/177.63 = 93.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    128.78x = 177.63 × 93.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    128.78x = 16,654.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,654.12/128.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 129.33

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