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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 151.99, 228.12 and 127.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 151.99, 228.12 and 127.88 is: 191.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    151.99 : 228.12 = 127.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    151.99/228.12 = 127.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    151.99x = 228.12 × 127.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    151.99x = 29,171.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,171.22/151.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 191.93

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