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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 154.35, 231.11 and 127.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 154.35, 231.11 and 127.42 is: 190.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    154.35 : 231.11 = 127.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    154.35/231.11 = 127.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    154.35x = 231.11 × 127.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    154.35x = 29,448.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,448.04/154.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 190.79

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