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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 152.44, 210.50 and 128.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 152.44, 210.50 and 128.14 is: 176.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    152.44 : 210.50 = 128.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    152.44/210.50 = 128.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    152.44x = 210.50 × 128.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    152.44x = 26,973.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,973.47/152.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 176.94

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