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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 152.88, 228.96 and 127.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 152.88, 228.96 and 127.20 is: 190.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    152.88 : 228.96 = 127.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    152.88/228.96 = 127.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    152.88x = 228.96 × 127.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    152.88x = 29,123.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,123.71/152.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 190.50

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