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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 128.91, 177.75 and 87.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 128.91, 177.75 and 87.45 is: 120.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    128.91 : 177.75 = 87.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    128.91/177.75 = 87.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    128.91x = 177.75 × 87.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    128.91x = 15,544.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,544.24/128.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 120.58

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