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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 155.44, 233.40 and 127.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 155.44, 233.40 and 127.12 is: 190.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    155.44 : 233.40 = 127.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    155.44/233.40 = 127.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    155.44x = 233.40 × 127.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    155.44x = 29,669.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,669.81/155.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 190.88

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