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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 152.88, 230.22 and 128.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 152.88, 230.22 and 128.72 is: 193.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    152.88 : 230.22 = 128.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    152.88/230.22 = 128.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    152.88x = 230.22 × 128.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    152.88x = 29,632.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,632.77/152.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 193.83

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