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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 157.28, 235.32 and 128.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 157.28, 235.32 and 128.44 is: 192.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    157.28 : 235.32 = 128.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    157.28/235.32 = 128.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    157.28x = 235.32 × 128.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    157.28x = 30,224.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,224.50/157.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 192.17

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