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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 149.81, 206.52 and 129.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 149.81, 206.52 and 129.30 is: 178.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    149.81 : 206.52 = 129.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    149.81/206.52 = 129.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    149.81x = 206.52 × 129.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    149.81x = 26,703.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,703.04/149.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 178.25

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