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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 153.97, 230.86 and 127.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 153.97, 230.86 and 127.99 is: 191.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    153.97 : 230.86 = 127.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    153.97/230.86 = 127.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    153.97x = 230.86 × 127.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    153.97x = 29,547.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,547.77/153.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 191.91

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