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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 152.57, 229.26 and 128.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 152.57, 229.26 and 128.31 is: 192.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    152.57 : 229.26 = 128.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    152.57/229.26 = 128.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    152.57x = 229.26 × 128.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    152.57x = 29,416.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,416.35/152.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 192.81

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