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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 128.88, 177.91 and 96.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 128.88, 177.91 and 96.20 is: 132.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    128.88 : 177.91 = 96.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    128.88/177.91 = 96.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    128.88x = 177.91 × 96.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    128.88x = 17,114.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,114.94/128.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132.80

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