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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 151.36, 208.96 and 129.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 151.36, 208.96 and 129.60 is: 178.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    151.36 : 208.96 = 129.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    151.36/208.96 = 129.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    151.36x = 208.96 × 129.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    151.36x = 27,081.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,081.22/151.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 178.92

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