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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 128.85, 177.71 and 87.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 128.85, 177.71 and 87.33 is: 120.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    128.85 : 177.71 = 87.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    128.85/177.71 = 87.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    128.85x = 177.71 × 87.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    128.85x = 15,519.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,519.41/128.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 120.45

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