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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 128.88, 177.98 and 94.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 128.88, 177.98 and 94.05 is: 129.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    128.88 : 177.98 = 94.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    128.88/177.98 = 94.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    128.88x = 177.98 × 94.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    128.88x = 16,738.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,738.55/128.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 129.88

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