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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 153.46, 229.91 and 127.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 153.46, 229.91 and 127.94 is: 191.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    153.46 : 229.91 = 127.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    153.46/229.91 = 127.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    153.46x = 229.91 × 127.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    153.46x = 29,414.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,414.69/153.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 191.68

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