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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 151.08, 208.32 and 129

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 151.08, 208.32 and 129 is: 177.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    151.08 : 208.32 = 129 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    151.08/208.32 = 129/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    151.08x = 208.32 × 129
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    151.08x = 26,873.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,873.28/151.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 177.87

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