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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 151.77, 227.30 and 127.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 151.77, 227.30 and 127.65 is: 191.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    151.77 : 227.30 = 127.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    151.77/227.30 = 127.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    151.77x = 227.30 × 127.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    151.77x = 29,014.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,014.21/151.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 191.17

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