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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 157.52, 217.68 and 128.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 157.52, 217.68 and 128.40 is: 177.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    157.52 : 217.68 = 128.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    157.52/217.68 = 128.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    157.52x = 217.68 × 128.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    157.52x = 27,950.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,950.11/157.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 177.44

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