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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 152.15, 210.27 and 127.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 152.15, 210.27 and 127.54 is: 176.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    152.15 : 210.27 = 127.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    152.15/210.27 = 127.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    152.15x = 210.27 × 127.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    152.15x = 26,817.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,817.84/152.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 176.26

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