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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 153.11, 210.83 and 128.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 153.11, 210.83 and 128.51 is: 176.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    153.11 : 210.83 = 128.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    153.11/210.83 = 128.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    153.11x = 210.83 × 128.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    153.11x = 27,092.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,092.07/153.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 176.95

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