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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 157.54, 235.88 and 127.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 157.54, 235.88 and 127.20 is: 190.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    157.54 : 235.88 = 127.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    157.54/235.88 = 127.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    157.54x = 235.88 × 127.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    157.54x = 30,003.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,003.94/157.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 190.45

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