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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 154.47, 231.71 and 127.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 154.47, 231.71 and 127.61 is: 191.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    154.47 : 231.71 = 127.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    154.47/231.71 = 127.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    154.47x = 231.71 × 127.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    154.47x = 29,568.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,568.30/154.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 191.41

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