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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 153.64, 212.16 and 129.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 153.64, 212.16 and 129.16 is: 178.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    153.64 : 212.16 = 129.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    153.64/212.16 = 129.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    153.64x = 212.16 × 129.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    153.64x = 27,402.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,402.59/153.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 178.36

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