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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 154.10, 231.32 and 128.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 154.10, 231.32 and 128.72 is: 193.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    154.10 : 231.32 = 128.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    154.10/231.32 = 128.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    154.10x = 231.32 × 128.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    154.10x = 29,776.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,776.41/154.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 193.22

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