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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 150.98, 208.50 and 129.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 150.98, 208.50 and 129.02 is: 178.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    150.98 : 208.50 = 129.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    150.98/208.50 = 129.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    150.98x = 208.50 × 129.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    150.98x = 26,900.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,900.67/150.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 178.17

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