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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 155.86, 233.84 and 127.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 155.86, 233.84 and 127.15 is: 190.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    155.86 : 233.84 = 127.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    155.86/233.84 = 127.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    155.86x = 233.84 × 127.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    155.86x = 29,732.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,732.76/155.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 190.77

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