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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 153.44, 230.13 and 127.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 153.44, 230.13 and 127.92 is: 191.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    153.44 : 230.13 = 127.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    153.44/230.13 = 127.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    153.44x = 230.13 × 127.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    153.44x = 29,438.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,438.23/153.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 191.86

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