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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 152.64, 228.24 and 128.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 152.64, 228.24 and 128.88 is: 192.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    152.64 : 228.24 = 128.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    152.64/228.24 = 128.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    152.64x = 228.24 × 128.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    152.64x = 29,415.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,415.57/152.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 192.71

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