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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150.72, 207.54 and 128.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150.72, 207.54 and 128.84 is: 177.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150.72 : 207.54 = 128.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150.72/207.54 = 128.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150.72x = 207.54 × 128.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150.72x = 26,739.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,739.45/150.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 177.41

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