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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 154.50, 230.79 and 127.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 154.50, 230.79 and 127.32 is: 190.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    154.50 : 230.79 = 127.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    154.50/230.79 = 127.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    154.50x = 230.79 × 127.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    154.50x = 29,384.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,384.18/154.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 190.19

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