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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 153.97, 212.24 and 127.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 153.97, 212.24 and 127.42 is: 175.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    153.97 : 212.24 = 127.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    153.97/212.24 = 127.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    153.97x = 212.24 × 127.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    153.97x = 27,042.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,042.88/153.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 175.64

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