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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 147.99, 204.24 and 129.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 147.99, 204.24 and 129.57 is: 178.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    147.99 : 204.24 = 129.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    147.99/204.24 = 129.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    147.99x = 204.24 × 129.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    147.99x = 26,463.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,463.38/147.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 178.82

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