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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 154.12, 230.06 and 128.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 154.12, 230.06 and 128.20 is: 191.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    154.12 : 230.06 = 128.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    154.12/230.06 = 128.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    154.12x = 230.06 × 128.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    154.12x = 29,493.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,493.69/154.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 191.37

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