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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150.56, 207.28 and 129.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150.56, 207.28 and 129.80 is: 178.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150.56 : 207.28 = 129.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150.56/207.28 = 129.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150.56x = 207.28 × 129.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150.56x = 26,904.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,904.94/150.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 178.70

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