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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 152.15, 227.17 and 129.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 152.15, 227.17 and 129.30 is: 193.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    152.15 : 227.17 = 129.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    152.15/227.17 = 129.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    152.15x = 227.17 × 129.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    152.15x = 29,372.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,372.39/152.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 193.06

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