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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 155.04, 213.73 and 127.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 155.04, 213.73 and 127.36 is: 175.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    155.04 : 213.73 = 127.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    155.04/213.73 = 127.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    155.04x = 213.73 × 127.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    155.04x = 27,220.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,220.65/155.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 175.57

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