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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 154.68, 232.20 and 127.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 154.68, 232.20 and 127.86 is: 191.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    154.68 : 232.20 = 127.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    154.68/232.20 = 127.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    154.68x = 232.20 × 127.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    154.68x = 29,689.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,689.09/154.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 191.94

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