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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 154.29, 231.12 and 128.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 154.29, 231.12 and 128.85 is: 193.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    154.29 : 231.12 = 128.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    154.29/231.12 = 128.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    154.29x = 231.12 × 128.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    154.29x = 29,779.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,779.81/154.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 193.01

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