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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 155.95, 214.98 and 128.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 155.95, 214.98 and 128.27 is: 176.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    155.95 : 214.98 = 128.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    155.95/214.98 = 128.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    155.95x = 214.98 × 128.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    155.95x = 27,575.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,575.48/155.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 176.82

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