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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 153.41, 229.64 and 128.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 153.41, 229.64 and 128.12 is: 191.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    153.41 : 229.64 = 128.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    153.41/229.64 = 128.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    153.41x = 229.64 × 128.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    153.41x = 29,419.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,419.69/153.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 191.78

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