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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150.57, 224.86 and 128.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150.57, 224.86 and 128.67 is: 192.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150.57 : 224.86 = 128.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150.57/224.86 = 128.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150.57x = 224.86 × 128.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150.57x = 28,932.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,932.74/150.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 192.15

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