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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 153.39, 230.24 and 127.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 153.39, 230.24 and 127.88 is: 191.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    153.39 : 230.24 = 127.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    153.39/230.24 = 127.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    153.39x = 230.24 × 127.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    153.39x = 29,443.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,443.12/153.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 191.94

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