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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150.49, 207.18 and 129.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150.49, 207.18 and 129.75 is: 178.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150.49 : 207.18 = 129.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150.49/207.18 = 129.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150.49x = 207.18 × 129.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150.49x = 26,881.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,881.61/150.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 178.63

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