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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 152.29, 227.98 and 129.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 152.29, 227.98 and 129.28 is: 193.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    152.29 : 227.98 = 129.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    152.29/227.98 = 129.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    152.29x = 227.98 × 129.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    152.29x = 29,473.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,473.69/152.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 193.53

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