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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150.45, 207.03 and 129.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150.45, 207.03 and 129.64 is: 178.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150.45 : 207.03 = 129.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150.45/207.03 = 129.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150.45x = 207.03 × 129.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150.45x = 26,839.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,839.37/150.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 178.39

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