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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 153.08, 229.36 and 127.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 153.08, 229.36 and 127.57 is: 191.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    153.08 : 229.36 = 127.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    153.08/229.36 = 127.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    153.08x = 229.36 × 127.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    153.08x = 29,257.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,257.67/153.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 191.13

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