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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 155.82, 214.50 and 128.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 155.82, 214.50 and 128.15 is: 176.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    155.82 : 214.50 = 128.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    155.82/214.50 = 128.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    155.82x = 214.50 × 128.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    155.82x = 27,486.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,486.46/155.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 176.40

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