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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 155.19, 233.52 and 127.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 155.19, 233.52 and 127.96 is: 192.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    155.19 : 233.52 = 127.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    155.19/233.52 = 127.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    155.19x = 233.52 × 127.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    155.19x = 29,881.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,881.22/155.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 192.55

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