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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 128.78, 177.70 and 73.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 128.78, 177.70 and 73.50 is: 101.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    128.78 : 177.70 = 73.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    128.78/177.70 = 73.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    128.78x = 177.70 × 73.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    128.78x = 13,060.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,060.95/128.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 101.42

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