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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 149.40, 205.56 and 129.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 149.40, 205.56 and 129.60 is: 178.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    149.40 : 205.56 = 129.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    149.40/205.56 = 129.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    149.40x = 205.56 × 129.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    149.40x = 26,640.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,640.58/149.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 178.32

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