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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 128.88, 177.36 and 112.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 128.88, 177.36 and 112.44 is: 154.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    128.88 : 177.36 = 112.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    128.88/177.36 = 112.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    128.88x = 177.36 × 112.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    128.88x = 19,942.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,942.36/128.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 154.74

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