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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 152.61, 228.79 and 129.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 152.61, 228.79 and 129.63 is: 194.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    152.61 : 228.79 = 129.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    152.61/228.79 = 129.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    152.61x = 228.79 × 129.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    152.61x = 29,656.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,656.26/152.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 194.33

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