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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 155.50, 233.19 and 128.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 155.50, 233.19 and 128.14 is: 192.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    155.50 : 233.19 = 128.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    155.50/233.19 = 128.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    155.50x = 233.19 × 128.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    155.50x = 29,880.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,880.97/155.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 192.16

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