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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 152.10, 227.67 and 128.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 152.10, 227.67 and 128.79 is: 192.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    152.10 : 227.67 = 128.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    152.10/227.67 = 128.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    152.10x = 227.67 × 128.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    152.10x = 29,321.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,321.62/152.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 192.78

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