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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 154.60, 230.99 and 127.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 154.60, 230.99 and 127.20 is: 190.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    154.60 : 230.99 = 127.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    154.60/230.99 = 127.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    154.60x = 230.99 × 127.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    154.60x = 29,381.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,381.93/154.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 190.05

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