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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 151.23, 208.85 and 129.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 151.23, 208.85 and 129.27 is: 178.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    151.23 : 208.85 = 129.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    151.23/208.85 = 129.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    151.23x = 208.85 × 129.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    151.23x = 26,997.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,997.39/151.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 178.52

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