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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 154.20, 231.27 and 128.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 154.20, 231.27 and 128.69 is: 193.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    154.20 : 231.27 = 128.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    154.20/231.27 = 128.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    154.20x = 231.27 × 128.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    154.20x = 29,762.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,762.14/154.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 193.01

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