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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 151.60, 227.04 and 128.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 151.60, 227.04 and 128.80 is: 192.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    151.60 : 227.04 = 128.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    151.60/227.04 = 128.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    151.60x = 227.04 × 128.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    151.60x = 29,242.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,242.75/151.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 192.89

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