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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 128.92, 177.78 and 106.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 128.92, 177.78 and 106.78 is: 147.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    128.92 : 177.78 = 106.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    128.92/177.78 = 106.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    128.92x = 177.78 × 106.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    128.92x = 18,983.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,983.35/128.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 147.25

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