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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150.26, 225.13 and 129.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150.26, 225.13 and 129.94 is: 194.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150.26 : 225.13 = 129.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150.26/225.13 = 129.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150.26x = 225.13 × 129.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150.26x = 29,253.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,253.39/150.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 194.69

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