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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 152.20, 209.66 and 127.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 152.20, 209.66 and 127.62 is: 175.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    152.20 : 209.66 = 127.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    152.20/209.66 = 127.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    152.20x = 209.66 × 127.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    152.20x = 26,756.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,756.81/152.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 175.80

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