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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 152.40, 210 and 127.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 152.40, 210 and 127.68 is: 175.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    152.40 : 210 = 127.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    152.40/210 = 127.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    152.40x = 210 × 127.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    152.40x = 26,812.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,812.80/152.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 175.94

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