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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 151.20, 226.80 and 129.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 151.20, 226.80 and 129.60 is: 194.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    151.20 : 226.80 = 129.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    151.20/226.80 = 129.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    151.20x = 226.80 × 129.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    151.20x = 29,393.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,393.28/151.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 194.40

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