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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 128.96, 177.84 and 92.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 128.96, 177.84 and 92.12 is: 127.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    128.96 : 177.84 = 92.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    128.96/177.84 = 92.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    128.96x = 177.84 × 92.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    128.96x = 16,382.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,382.62/128.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 127.04

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