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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 153.27, 229.55 and 129.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 153.27, 229.55 and 129.15 is: 193.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    153.27 : 229.55 = 129.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    153.27/229.55 = 129.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    153.27x = 229.55 × 129.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    153.27x = 29,645.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,645.74/153.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 193.42

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