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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 155.18, 232.72 and 128.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 155.18, 232.72 and 128.06 is: 192.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    155.18 : 232.72 = 128.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    155.18/232.72 = 128.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    155.18x = 232.72 × 128.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    155.18x = 29,802.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,802.12/155.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 192.05

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