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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150.15, 225.57 and 129.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150.15, 225.57 and 129.66 is: 194.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150.15 : 225.57 = 129.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150.15/225.57 = 129.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150.15x = 225.57 × 129.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150.15x = 29,247.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,247.41/150.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 194.79

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