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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 128.87, 177.76 and 85.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 128.87, 177.76 and 85.13 is: 117.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    128.87 : 177.76 = 85.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    128.87/177.76 = 85.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    128.87x = 177.76 × 85.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    128.87x = 15,132.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,132.71/128.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 117.43

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