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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 151.57, 226.35 and 129.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 151.57, 226.35 and 129.67 is: 193.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    151.57 : 226.35 = 129.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    151.57/226.35 = 129.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    151.57x = 226.35 × 129.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    151.57x = 29,350.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,350.80/151.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 193.65

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