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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 153.23, 211.21 and 127.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 153.23, 211.21 and 127.58 is: 175.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    153.23 : 211.21 = 127.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    153.23/211.21 = 127.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    153.23x = 211.21 × 127.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    153.23x = 26,944.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,944.80/153.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 175.85

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