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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 152.69, 210.35 and 128.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 152.69, 210.35 and 128.12 is: 176.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    152.69 : 210.35 = 128.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    152.69/210.35 = 128.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    152.69x = 210.35 × 128.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    152.69x = 26,949.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,949.40/152.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 176.50

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