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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 152.02, 227.98 and 127.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 152.02, 227.98 and 127.65 is: 191.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    152.02 : 227.98 = 127.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    152.02/227.98 = 127.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    152.02x = 227.98 × 127.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    152.02x = 29,101.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,101.81/152.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 191.44

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