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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 152.64, 227.72 and 129.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 152.64, 227.72 and 129.96 is: 193.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    152.64 : 227.72 = 129.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    152.64/227.72 = 129.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    152.64x = 227.72 × 129.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    152.64x = 29,594.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,594.49/152.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 193.88

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