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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 154.60, 231.48 and 127.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 154.60, 231.48 and 127.67 is: 191.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    154.60 : 231.48 = 127.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    154.60/231.48 = 127.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    154.60x = 231.48 × 127.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    154.60x = 29,551.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,551.89/154.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 191.15

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