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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 128.83, 177.55 and 105.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 128.83, 177.55 and 105.44 is: 145.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    128.83 : 177.55 = 105.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    128.83/177.55 = 105.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    128.83x = 177.55 × 105.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    128.83x = 18,720.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,720.87/128.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 145.31

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