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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 128.97, 177.98 and 87.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 128.97, 177.98 and 87.46 is: 120.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    128.97 : 177.98 = 87.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    128.97/177.98 = 87.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    128.97x = 177.98 × 87.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    128.97x = 15,566.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,566.13/128.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 120.70

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