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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 153.09, 210.87 and 128.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 153.09, 210.87 and 128.52 is: 177.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    153.09 : 210.87 = 128.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    153.09/210.87 = 128.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    153.09x = 210.87 × 128.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    153.09x = 27,101.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,101.01/153.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 177.03

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