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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 152.12, 228.18 and 129.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 152.12, 228.18 and 129.26 is: 193.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    152.12 : 228.18 = 129.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    152.12/228.18 = 129.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    152.12x = 228.18 × 129.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    152.12x = 29,494.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,494.55/152.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 193.89

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