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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 152.27, 227.89 and 129.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 152.27, 227.89 and 129.49 is: 193.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    152.27 : 227.89 = 129.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    152.27/227.89 = 129.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    152.27x = 227.89 × 129.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    152.27x = 29,509.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,509.48/152.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 193.80

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