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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 154.62, 230.81 and 128.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 154.62, 230.81 and 128.70 is: 192.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    154.62 : 230.81 = 128.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    154.62/230.81 = 128.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    154.62x = 230.81 × 128.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    154.62x = 29,704.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,704.60/154.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 192.11

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