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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 151.12, 208.44 and 127.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 151.12, 208.44 and 127.96 is: 176.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    151.12 : 208.44 = 127.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    151.12/208.44 = 127.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    151.12x = 208.44 × 127.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    151.12x = 26,671.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,671.98/151.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 176.50

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