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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150.66, 207.65 and 129.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150.66, 207.65 and 129.85 is: 178.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150.66 : 207.65 = 129.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150.66/207.65 = 129.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150.66x = 207.65 × 129.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150.66x = 26,963.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,963.35/150.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 178.97

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