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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 152.21, 209.84 and 127.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 152.21, 209.84 and 127.61 is: 175.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    152.21 : 209.84 = 127.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    152.21/209.84 = 127.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    152.21x = 209.84 × 127.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    152.21x = 26,776.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,776.00/152.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 175.92

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