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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150.79, 225.83 and 129.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150.79, 225.83 and 129.00 is: 193.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150.79 : 225.83 = 129.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150.79/225.83 = 129.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150.79x = 225.83 × 129.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150.79x = 29,131.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,131.24/150.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 193.19

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