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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 152.70, 210.44 and 127.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 152.70, 210.44 and 127.68 is: 175.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    152.70 : 210.44 = 127.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    152.70/210.44 = 127.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    152.70x = 210.44 × 127.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    152.70x = 26,868.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,868.98/152.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 175.96

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