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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 153.52, 229.20 and 127.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 153.52, 229.20 and 127.88 is: 190.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    153.52 : 229.20 = 127.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    153.52/229.20 = 127.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    153.52x = 229.20 × 127.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    153.52x = 29,310.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,310.41/153.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 190.92

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