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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 152.56, 228.66 and 128.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 152.56, 228.66 and 128.44 is: 192.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    152.56 : 228.66 = 128.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    152.56/228.66 = 128.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    152.56x = 228.66 × 128.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    152.56x = 29,369.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,369.09/152.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 192.51

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