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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 128.79, 177.96 and 91.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 128.79, 177.96 and 91.88 is: 126.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    128.79 : 177.96 = 91.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    128.79/177.96 = 91.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    128.79x = 177.96 × 91.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    128.79x = 16,351.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,351.83/128.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 126.97

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