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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 152.49, 210.93 and 127.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 152.49, 210.93 and 127.89 is: 176.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    152.49 : 210.93 = 127.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    152.49/210.93 = 127.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    152.49x = 210.93 × 127.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    152.49x = 26,975.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,975.84/152.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 176.90

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