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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 151.08, 227.16 and 127.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 151.08, 227.16 and 127.32 is: 191.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    151.08 : 227.16 = 127.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    151.08/227.16 = 127.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    151.08x = 227.16 × 127.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    151.08x = 28,922.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,922.01/151.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 191.44

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