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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150.16, 206.96 and 129.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150.16, 206.96 and 129.35 is: 178.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150.16 : 206.96 = 129.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150.16/206.96 = 129.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150.16x = 206.96 × 129.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150.16x = 26,770.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,770.28/150.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 178.28

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