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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 152.16, 227.97 and 127.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 152.16, 227.97 and 127.73 is: 191.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    152.16 : 227.97 = 127.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    152.16/227.97 = 127.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    152.16x = 227.97 × 127.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    152.16x = 29,117.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,117.47/152.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 191.36

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