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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150.86, 225.90 and 129.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150.86, 225.90 and 129.20 is: 193.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150.86 : 225.90 = 129.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150.86/225.90 = 129.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150.86x = 225.90 × 129.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150.86x = 29,186.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,186.28/150.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 193.47

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