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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 152.30, 227.93 and 127.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 152.30, 227.93 and 127.95 is: 191.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    152.30 : 227.93 = 127.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    152.30/227.93 = 127.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    152.30x = 227.93 × 127.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    152.30x = 29,163.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,163.64/152.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 191.49

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