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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 152.49, 210.29 and 129.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 152.49, 210.29 and 129.23 is: 178.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    152.49 : 210.29 = 129.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    152.49/210.29 = 129.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    152.49x = 210.29 × 129.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    152.49x = 27,175.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,175.05/152.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 178.21

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