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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 128.81, 177.79 and 99.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 128.81, 177.79 and 99.25 is: 136.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    128.81 : 177.79 = 99.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    128.81/177.79 = 99.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    128.81x = 177.79 × 99.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    128.81x = 17,645.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,645.66/128.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 136.99

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