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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150.71, 224.99 and 129.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150.71, 224.99 and 129.05 is: 192.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150.71 : 224.99 = 129.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150.71/224.99 = 129.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150.71x = 224.99 × 129.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150.71x = 29,034.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,034.16/150.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 192.66

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