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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 152.23, 210.27 and 128.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 152.23, 210.27 and 128.89 is: 178.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    152.23 : 210.27 = 128.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    152.23/210.27 = 128.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    152.23x = 210.27 × 128.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    152.23x = 27,101.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,101.70/152.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 178.03

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