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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 153.22, 211.08 and 128.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 153.22, 211.08 and 128.80 is: 177.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    153.22 : 211.08 = 128.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    153.22/211.08 = 128.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    153.22x = 211.08 × 128.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    153.22x = 27,187.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,187.10/153.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 177.44

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