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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 154.68, 213.36 and 127.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 154.68, 213.36 and 127.18 is: 175.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    154.68 : 213.36 = 127.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    154.68/213.36 = 127.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    154.68x = 213.36 × 127.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    154.68x = 27,135.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,135.12/154.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 175.43

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