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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 128.91, 177.81 and 112.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 128.91, 177.81 and 112.58 is: 155.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    128.91 : 177.81 = 112.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    128.91/177.81 = 112.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    128.91x = 177.81 × 112.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    128.91x = 20,016.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,016.96/128.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 155.28

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