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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 155.91, 215.22 and 128.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 155.91, 215.22 and 128.58 is: 177.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    155.91 : 215.22 = 128.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    155.91/215.22 = 128.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    155.91x = 215.22 × 128.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    155.91x = 27,672.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,672.99/155.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 177.49

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