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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 153.92, 212.16 and 128

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 153.92, 212.16 and 128 is: 176.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    153.92 : 212.16 = 128 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    153.92/212.16 = 128/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    153.92x = 212.16 × 128
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    153.92x = 27,156.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,156.48/153.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 176.43

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