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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 151.33, 208.34 and 127.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 151.33, 208.34 and 127.95 is: 176.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    151.33 : 208.34 = 127.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    151.33/208.34 = 127.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    151.33x = 208.34 × 127.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    151.33x = 26,657.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,657.10/151.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 176.16

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