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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 154.88, 233.21 and 127.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 154.88, 233.21 and 127.71 is: 192.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    154.88 : 233.21 = 127.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    154.88/233.21 = 127.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    154.88x = 233.21 × 127.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    154.88x = 29,782.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,782.61/154.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 192.30

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