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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 154.98, 213.93 and 128.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 154.98, 213.93 and 128.70 is: 177.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    154.98 : 213.93 = 128.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    154.98/213.93 = 128.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    154.98x = 213.93 × 128.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    154.98x = 27,532.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,532.79/154.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 177.65

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