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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 128.78, 177.42 and 106.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 128.78, 177.42 and 106.88 is: 147.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    128.78 : 177.42 = 106.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    128.78/177.42 = 106.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    128.78x = 177.42 × 106.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    128.78x = 18,962.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,962.65/128.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 147.25

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