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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 152.96, 229.16 and 127.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 152.96, 229.16 and 127.44 is: 190.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    152.96 : 229.16 = 127.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    152.96/229.16 = 127.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    152.96x = 229.16 × 127.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    152.96x = 29,204.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,204.47/152.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 190.94

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