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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 155.65, 214.82 and 127.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 155.65, 214.82 and 127.95 is: 176.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    155.65 : 214.82 = 127.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    155.65/214.82 = 127.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    155.65x = 214.82 × 127.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    155.65x = 27,486.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,486.22/155.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 176.59

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