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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 152.66, 229.26 and 129.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 152.66, 229.26 and 129.98 is: 195.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    152.66 : 229.26 = 129.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    152.66/229.26 = 129.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    152.66x = 229.26 × 129.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    152.66x = 29,799.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,799.21/152.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 195.20

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