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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 154.37, 231.51 and 127.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 154.37, 231.51 and 127.25 is: 190.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    154.37 : 231.51 = 127.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    154.37/231.51 = 127.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    154.37x = 231.51 × 127.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    154.37x = 29,458.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,458.59/154.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 190.83

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