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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 154.89, 232.53 and 128.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 154.89, 232.53 and 128.16 is: 192.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    154.89 : 232.53 = 128.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    154.89/232.53 = 128.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    154.89x = 232.53 × 128.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    154.89x = 29,801.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,801.04/154.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 192.40

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