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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 154.80, 213.27 and 127.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 154.80, 213.27 and 127.26 is: 175.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    154.80 : 213.27 = 127.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    154.80/213.27 = 127.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    154.80x = 213.27 × 127.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    154.80x = 27,140.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,140.74/154.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 175.33

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