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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 153.95, 231.37 and 128.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 153.95, 231.37 and 128.44 is: 193.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    153.95 : 231.37 = 128.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    153.95/231.37 = 128.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    153.95x = 231.37 × 128.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    153.95x = 29,717.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,717.16/153.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 193.03

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