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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 152.37, 210.42 and 128.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 152.37, 210.42 and 128.00 is: 176.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    152.37 : 210.42 = 128.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    152.37/210.42 = 128.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    152.37x = 210.42 × 128.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    152.37x = 26,934.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,934.29/152.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 176.77

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