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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 155.45, 214.46 and 127.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 155.45, 214.46 and 127.81 is: 176.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    155.45 : 214.46 = 127.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    155.45/214.46 = 127.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    155.45x = 214.46 × 127.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    155.45x = 27,410.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,410.13/155.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 176.33

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