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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 151.79, 227.24 and 129.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 151.79, 227.24 and 129.99 is: 194.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    151.79 : 227.24 = 129.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    151.79/227.24 = 129.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    151.79x = 227.24 × 129.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    151.79x = 29,538.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,538.28/151.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 194.60

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