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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150.40, 207.48 and 129.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150.40, 207.48 and 129.76 is: 179.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150.40 : 207.48 = 129.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150.40/207.48 = 129.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150.40x = 207.48 × 129.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150.40x = 26,922.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,922.60/150.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 179.01

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