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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 151.76, 226.72 and 127.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 151.76, 226.72 and 127.44 is: 190.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    151.76 : 226.72 = 127.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    151.76/226.72 = 127.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    151.76x = 226.72 × 127.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    151.76x = 28,893.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,893.20/151.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 190.39

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