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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 151.55, 209.28 and 129.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 151.55, 209.28 and 129.59 is: 178.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    151.55 : 209.28 = 129.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    151.55/209.28 = 129.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    151.55x = 209.28 × 129.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    151.55x = 27,118.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,118.90/151.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 178.95

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