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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 154.44, 231.63 and 128.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 154.44, 231.63 and 128.92 is: 193.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    154.44 : 231.63 = 128.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    154.44/231.63 = 128.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    154.44x = 231.63 × 128.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    154.44x = 29,861.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,861.74/154.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 193.35

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