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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 151.90, 228.20 and 127.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 151.90, 228.20 and 127.76 is: 191.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    151.90 : 228.20 = 127.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    151.90/228.20 = 127.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    151.90x = 228.20 × 127.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    151.90x = 29,154.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,154.83/151.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 191.93

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