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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 151.24, 208.94 and 129.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 151.24, 208.94 and 129.34 is: 178.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    151.24 : 208.94 = 129.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    151.24/208.94 = 129.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    151.24x = 208.94 × 129.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    151.24x = 27,023.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,023.95/151.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 178.68

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