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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 152.70, 228.96 and 129.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 152.70, 228.96 and 129.89 is: 194.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    152.70 : 228.96 = 129.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    152.70/228.96 = 129.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    152.70x = 228.96 × 129.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    152.70x = 29,738.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,738.47/152.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 194.75

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