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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 151.62, 208.74 and 127.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 151.62, 208.74 and 127.02 is: 174.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    151.62 : 208.74 = 127.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    151.62/208.74 = 127.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    151.62x = 208.74 × 127.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    151.62x = 26,514.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,514.15/151.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 174.87

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