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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 152.15, 228.29 and 127.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 152.15, 228.29 and 127.71 is: 191.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    152.15 : 228.29 = 127.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    152.15/228.29 = 127.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    152.15x = 228.29 × 127.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    152.15x = 29,154.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,154.28/152.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 191.62

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