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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 154.59, 231.90 and 128.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 154.59, 231.90 and 128.76 is: 193.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    154.59 : 231.90 = 128.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    154.59/231.90 = 128.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    154.59x = 231.90 × 128.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    154.59x = 29,859.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,859.44/154.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 193.15

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