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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 152.36, 209.93 and 127.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 152.36, 209.93 and 127.38 is: 175.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    152.36 : 209.93 = 127.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    152.36/209.93 = 127.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    152.36x = 209.93 × 127.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    152.36x = 26,741.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,741.20/152.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 175.51

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