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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 152.28, 210.27 and 127.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 152.28, 210.27 and 127.37 is: 175.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    152.28 : 210.27 = 127.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    152.28/210.27 = 127.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    152.28x = 210.27 × 127.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    152.28x = 26,781.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,781.04/152.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 175.87

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