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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 155.07, 213.57 and 127.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 155.07, 213.57 and 127.35 is: 175.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    155.07 : 213.57 = 127.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    155.07/213.57 = 127.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    155.07x = 213.57 × 127.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    155.07x = 27,198.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,198.14/155.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 175.39

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