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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 153.30, 229.44 and 128.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 153.30, 229.44 and 128.96 is: 193.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    153.30 : 229.44 = 128.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    153.30/229.44 = 128.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    153.30x = 229.44 × 128.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    153.30x = 29,588.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,588.58/153.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 193.01

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