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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 154.31, 231.76 and 128.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 154.31, 231.76 and 128.49 is: 192.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    154.31 : 231.76 = 128.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    154.31/231.76 = 128.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    154.31x = 231.76 × 128.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    154.31x = 29,778.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,778.13/154.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 192.98

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