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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150.89, 226.21 and 129.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150.89, 226.21 and 129.14 is: 193.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150.89 : 226.21 = 129.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150.89/226.21 = 129.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150.89x = 226.21 × 129.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150.89x = 29,212.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,212.76/150.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 193.60

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