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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 153.88, 230.82 and 128.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 153.88, 230.82 and 128.14 is: 192.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    153.88 : 230.82 = 128.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    153.88/230.82 = 128.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    153.88x = 230.82 × 128.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    153.88x = 29,577.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,577.27/153.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 192.21

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