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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 152.22, 209.70 and 127.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 152.22, 209.70 and 127.80 is: 176.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    152.22 : 209.70 = 127.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    152.22/209.70 = 127.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    152.22x = 209.70 × 127.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    152.22x = 26,799.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,799.66/152.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 176.06

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