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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 153.03, 228.32 and 127.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 153.03, 228.32 and 127.51 is: 190.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    153.03 : 228.32 = 127.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    153.03/228.32 = 127.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    153.03x = 228.32 × 127.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    153.03x = 29,113.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,113.08/153.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 190.24

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