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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 151.93, 209.70 and 127.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 151.93, 209.70 and 127.33 is: 175.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    151.93 : 209.70 = 127.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    151.93/209.70 = 127.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    151.93x = 209.70 × 127.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    151.93x = 26,700.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,700.58/151.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 175.75

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