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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 153.27, 212.06 and 129.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 153.27, 212.06 and 129.88 is: 179.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    153.27 : 212.06 = 129.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    153.27/212.06 = 129.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    153.27x = 212.06 × 129.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    153.27x = 27,541.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,541.43/153.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 179.70

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