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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 128.88, 177.96 and 87.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 128.88, 177.96 and 87.52 is: 120.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    128.88 : 177.96 = 87.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    128.88/177.96 = 87.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    128.88x = 177.96 × 87.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    128.88x = 15,575.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,575.06/128.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 120.85

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