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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 128.88, 177.94 and 104.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 128.88, 177.94 and 104.43 is: 144.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    128.88 : 177.94 = 104.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    128.88/177.94 = 104.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    128.88x = 177.94 × 104.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    128.88x = 18,582.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,582.27/128.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 144.18

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