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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 153.77, 230.34 and 128.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 153.77, 230.34 and 128.01 is: 191.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    153.77 : 230.34 = 128.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    153.77/230.34 = 128.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    153.77x = 230.34 × 128.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    153.77x = 29,484.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,484.72/153.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 191.75

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