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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 152.62, 210.47 and 129.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 152.62, 210.47 and 129.36 is: 178.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    152.62 : 210.47 = 129.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    152.62/210.47 = 129.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    152.62x = 210.47 × 129.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    152.62x = 27,226.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,226.72/152.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 178.40

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