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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 152.79, 228.89 and 128.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 152.79, 228.89 and 128.57 is: 192.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    152.79 : 228.89 = 128.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    152.79/228.89 = 128.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    152.79x = 228.89 × 128.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    152.79x = 29,428.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,428.39/152.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 192.61

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