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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 154.44, 212.93 and 128.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 154.44, 212.93 and 128.24 is: 176.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    154.44 : 212.93 = 128.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    154.44/212.93 = 128.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    154.44x = 212.93 × 128.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    154.44x = 27,304.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,304.44/154.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 176.80

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