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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 152.89, 229.53 and 127.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 152.89, 229.53 and 127.53 is: 191.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    152.89 : 229.53 = 127.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    152.89/229.53 = 127.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    152.89x = 229.53 × 127.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    152.89x = 29,270.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,270.81/152.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 191.45

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