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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 152.58, 210.36 and 127.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 152.58, 210.36 and 127.98 is: 176.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    152.58 : 210.36 = 127.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    152.58/210.36 = 127.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    152.58x = 210.36 × 127.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    152.58x = 26,921.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,921.87/152.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 176.44

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