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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 149.31, 205.79 and 129.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 149.31, 205.79 and 129.87 is: 178.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    149.31 : 205.79 = 129.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    149.31/205.79 = 129.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    149.31x = 205.79 × 129.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    149.31x = 26,725.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,725.30/149.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 178.99

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