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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 128.91, 177.79 and 96.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 128.91, 177.79 and 96.24 is: 132.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    128.91 : 177.79 = 96.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    128.91/177.79 = 96.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    128.91x = 177.79 × 96.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    128.91x = 17,110.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,110.51/128.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132.73

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