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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 152.38, 210.10 and 129.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 152.38, 210.10 and 129.04 is: 177.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    152.38 : 210.10 = 129.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    152.38/210.10 = 129.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    152.38x = 210.10 × 129.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    152.38x = 27,111.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,111.30/152.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 177.92

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