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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 152.37, 228.45 and 127.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 152.37, 228.45 and 127.88 is: 191.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    152.37 : 228.45 = 127.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    152.37/228.45 = 127.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    152.37x = 228.45 × 127.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    152.37x = 29,213.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,213.04/152.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 191.72

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