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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 154.60, 232.16 and 127.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 154.60, 232.16 and 127.40 is: 191.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    154.60 : 232.16 = 127.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    154.60/232.16 = 127.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    154.60x = 232.16 × 127.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    154.60x = 29,577.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,577.18/154.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 191.31

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