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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 128.91, 177.67 and 87.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 128.91, 177.67 and 87.44 is: 120.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    128.91 : 177.67 = 87.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    128.91/177.67 = 87.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    128.91x = 177.67 × 87.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    128.91x = 15,535.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,535.46/128.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 120.51

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