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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 152.87, 228.68 and 127.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 152.87, 228.68 and 127.23 is: 190.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    152.87 : 228.68 = 127.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    152.87/228.68 = 127.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    152.87x = 228.68 × 127.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    152.87x = 29,094.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,094.61/152.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 190.32

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