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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 151.86, 227.64 and 127.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 151.86, 227.64 and 127.82 is: 191.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    151.86 : 227.64 = 127.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    151.86/227.64 = 127.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    151.86x = 227.64 × 127.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    151.86x = 29,096.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,096.94/151.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 191.60

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