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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 155.35, 232.61 and 128.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 155.35, 232.61 and 128.42 is: 192.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    155.35 : 232.61 = 128.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    155.35/232.61 = 128.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    155.35x = 232.61 × 128.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    155.35x = 29,871.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,871.78/155.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 192.29

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