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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 151.46, 227.74 and 127.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 151.46, 227.74 and 127.70 is: 192.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    151.46 : 227.74 = 127.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    151.46/227.74 = 127.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    151.46x = 227.74 × 127.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    151.46x = 29,082.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,082.40/151.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 192.01

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