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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 151.95, 228.18 and 127.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 151.95, 228.18 and 127.89 is: 192.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    151.95 : 228.18 = 127.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    151.95/228.18 = 127.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    151.95x = 228.18 × 127.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    151.95x = 29,181.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,181.94/151.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 192.05

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