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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 152.08, 209.67 and 127.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 152.08, 209.67 and 127.48 is: 175.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    152.08 : 209.67 = 127.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    152.08/209.67 = 127.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    152.08x = 209.67 × 127.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    152.08x = 26,728.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,728.73/152.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 175.75

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