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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 153.07, 211.30 and 128.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 153.07, 211.30 and 128.70 is: 177.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    153.07 : 211.30 = 128.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    153.07/211.30 = 128.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    153.07x = 211.30 × 128.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    153.07x = 27,193.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,193.99/153.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 177.66

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