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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150.26, 224.93 and 129.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150.26, 224.93 and 129.62 is: 194.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150.26 : 224.93 = 129.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150.26/224.93 = 129.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150.26x = 224.93 × 129.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150.26x = 29,156.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,156.31/150.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 194.05

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