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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 154.48, 231.28 and 128.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 154.48, 231.28 and 128.56 is: 192.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    154.48 : 231.28 = 128.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    154.48/231.28 = 128.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    154.48x = 231.28 × 128.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    154.48x = 29,733.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,733.36/154.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 192.47

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