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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 154.82, 213.40 and 127.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 154.82, 213.40 and 127.14 is: 175.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    154.82 : 213.40 = 127.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    154.82/213.40 = 127.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    154.82x = 213.40 × 127.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    154.82x = 27,131.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,131.68/154.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 175.25

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