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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 153.45, 230.43 and 127.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 153.45, 230.43 and 127.97 is: 192.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    153.45 : 230.43 = 127.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    153.45/230.43 = 127.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    153.45x = 230.43 × 127.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    153.45x = 29,489.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,489.27/153.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 192.17

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