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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 151.69, 208.95 and 127.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 151.69, 208.95 and 127.12 is: 175.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    151.69 : 208.95 = 127.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    151.69/208.95 = 127.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    151.69x = 208.95 × 127.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    151.69x = 26,561.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,561.72/151.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 175.11

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