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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 128.83, 177.72 and 87.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 128.83, 177.72 and 87.40 is: 120.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    128.83 : 177.72 = 87.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    128.83/177.72 = 87.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    128.83x = 177.72 × 87.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    128.83x = 15,532.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,532.29/128.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 120.56

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