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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 155.32, 232.56 and 128.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 155.32, 232.56 and 128.38 is: 192.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    155.32 : 232.56 = 128.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    155.32/232.56 = 128.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    155.32x = 232.56 × 128.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    155.32x = 29,856.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,856.05/155.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 192.22

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