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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 128.87, 178.08 and 97.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 128.87, 178.08 and 97.74 is: 135.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    128.87 : 178.08 = 97.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    128.87/178.08 = 97.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    128.87x = 178.08 × 97.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    128.87x = 17,404.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,404.16/128.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 135.05

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