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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 151.65, 209.61 and 127.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 151.65, 209.61 and 127.44 is: 176.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    151.65 : 209.61 = 127.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    151.65/209.61 = 127.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    151.65x = 209.61 × 127.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    151.65x = 26,712.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,712.70/151.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 176.15

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