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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 152.32, 228.30 and 128.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 152.32, 228.30 and 128.32 is: 192.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    152.32 : 228.30 = 128.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    152.32/228.30 = 128.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    152.32x = 228.30 × 128.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    152.32x = 29,295.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,295.46/152.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 192.33

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