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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 128.88, 177.68 and 87.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 128.88, 177.68 and 87.37 is: 120.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    128.88 : 177.68 = 87.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    128.88/177.68 = 87.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    128.88x = 177.68 × 87.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    128.88x = 15,523.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,523.68/128.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 120.45

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