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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 154.91, 213.94 and 127.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 154.91, 213.94 and 127.47 is: 176.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    154.91 : 213.94 = 127.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    154.91/213.94 = 127.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    154.91x = 213.94 × 127.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    154.91x = 27,271.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,271.89/154.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 176.05

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