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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 128.95, 177.84 and 94.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 128.95, 177.84 and 94.21 is: 129.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    128.95 : 177.84 = 94.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    128.95/177.84 = 94.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    128.95x = 177.84 × 94.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    128.95x = 16,754.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,754.31/128.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 129.93

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