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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 151.61, 208.76 and 127.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 151.61, 208.76 and 127.00 is: 174.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    151.61 : 208.76 = 127.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    151.61/208.76 = 127.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    151.61x = 208.76 × 127.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    151.61x = 26,512.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,512.15/151.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 174.88

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