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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 155.64, 214.49 and 127.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 155.64, 214.49 and 127.85 is: 176.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    155.64 : 214.49 = 127.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    155.64/214.49 = 127.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    155.64x = 214.49 × 127.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    155.64x = 27,422.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,422.55/155.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 176.19

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