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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 152.16, 227.50 and 129.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 152.16, 227.50 and 129.60 is: 193.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    152.16 : 227.50 = 129.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    152.16/227.50 = 129.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    152.16x = 227.50 × 129.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    152.16x = 29,484
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,484/152.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 193.77

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