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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 151.74, 209.26 and 128.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 151.74, 209.26 and 128.48 is: 177.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    151.74 : 209.26 = 128.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    151.74/209.26 = 128.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    151.74x = 209.26 × 128.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    151.74x = 26,884.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,884.84/151.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 177.18

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