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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 152.11, 227.94 and 127.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 152.11, 227.94 and 127.81 is: 191.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    152.11 : 227.94 = 127.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    152.11/227.94 = 127.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    152.11x = 227.94 × 127.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    152.11x = 29,133.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,133.01/152.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 191.53

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