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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150.66, 225.72 and 129.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150.66, 225.72 and 129.20 is: 193.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150.66 : 225.72 = 129.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150.66/225.72 = 129.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150.66x = 225.72 × 129.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150.66x = 29,161.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,161.90/150.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 193.56

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