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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 152.95, 229.31 and 127.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 152.95, 229.31 and 127.17 is: 190.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    152.95 : 229.31 = 127.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    152.95/229.31 = 127.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    152.95x = 229.31 × 127.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    152.95x = 29,160.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,160.21/152.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 190.65

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