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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 154.43, 231.34 and 127.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 154.43, 231.34 and 127.29 is: 190.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    154.43 : 231.34 = 127.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    154.43/231.34 = 127.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    154.43x = 231.34 × 127.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    154.43x = 29,447.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,447.27/154.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 190.68

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