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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 151.14, 208.95 and 129.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 151.14, 208.95 and 129.27 is: 178.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    151.14 : 208.95 = 129.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    151.14/208.95 = 129.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    151.14x = 208.95 × 129.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    151.14x = 27,010.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,010.97/151.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 178.71

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