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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 128.85, 177.73 and 106.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 128.85, 177.73 and 106.75 is: 147.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    128.85 : 177.73 = 106.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    128.85/177.73 = 106.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    128.85x = 177.73 × 106.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    128.85x = 18,972.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,972.68/128.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 147.25

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