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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 128.85, 177.90 and 91.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 128.85, 177.90 and 91.74 is: 126.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    128.85 : 177.90 = 91.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    128.85/177.90 = 91.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    128.85x = 177.90 × 91.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    128.85x = 16,320.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,320.55/128.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 126.66

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