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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 152.19, 209.61 and 127.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 152.19, 209.61 and 127.53 is: 175.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    152.19 : 209.61 = 127.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    152.19/209.61 = 127.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    152.19x = 209.61 × 127.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    152.19x = 26,731.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,731.56/152.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 175.65

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