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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 155.20, 232.74 and 128.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 155.20, 232.74 and 128.32 is: 192.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    155.20 : 232.74 = 128.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    155.20/232.74 = 128.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    155.20x = 232.74 × 128.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    155.20x = 29,865.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,865.20/155.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 192.43

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