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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 128.93, 177.39 and 99.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 128.93, 177.39 and 99.77 is: 137.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    128.93 : 177.39 = 99.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    128.93/177.39 = 99.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    128.93x = 177.39 × 99.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    128.93x = 17,697.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,697.31/128.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 137.27

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