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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 215.54, 297.42 and 128.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 215.54, 297.42 and 128.20 is: 176.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    215.54 : 297.42 = 128.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    215.54/297.42 = 128.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    215.54x = 297.42 × 128.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    215.54x = 38,129.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,129.24/215.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 176.90

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