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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 154.44, 213.14 and 128.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 154.44, 213.14 and 128.52 is: 177.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    154.44 : 213.14 = 128.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    154.44/213.14 = 128.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    154.44x = 213.14 × 128.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    154.44x = 27,392.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,392.75/154.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 177.37

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