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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 151.85, 209.82 and 128.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 151.85, 209.82 and 128.56 is: 177.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    151.85 : 209.82 = 128.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    151.85/209.82 = 128.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    151.85x = 209.82 × 128.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    151.85x = 26,974.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,974.46/151.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 177.64

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