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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 152.15, 227.81 and 127.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 152.15, 227.81 and 127.71 is: 191.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    152.15 : 227.81 = 127.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    152.15/227.81 = 127.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    152.15x = 227.81 × 127.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    152.15x = 29,093.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,093.93/152.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 191.23

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