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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 128.91, 177.73 and 87.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 128.91, 177.73 and 87.37 is: 120.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    128.91 : 177.73 = 87.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    128.91/177.73 = 87.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    128.91x = 177.73 × 87.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    128.91x = 15,528.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,528.27/128.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 120.46

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