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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 151.45, 208.85 and 129.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 151.45, 208.85 and 129.32 is: 178.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    151.45 : 208.85 = 129.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    151.45/208.85 = 129.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    151.45x = 208.85 × 129.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    151.45x = 27,008.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,008.48/151.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 178.33

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