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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 154.82, 232.07 and 127.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 154.82, 232.07 and 127.82 is: 191.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    154.82 : 232.07 = 127.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    154.82/232.07 = 127.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    154.82x = 232.07 × 127.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    154.82x = 29,661.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,661.39/154.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 191.59

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