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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150.24, 206.72 and 129.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150.24, 206.72 and 129.72 is: 178.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150.24 : 206.72 = 129.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150.24/206.72 = 129.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150.24x = 206.72 × 129.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150.24x = 26,815.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,815.72/150.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 178.49

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