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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 153.68, 212.06 and 129.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 153.68, 212.06 and 129.08 is: 178.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    153.68 : 212.06 = 129.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    153.68/212.06 = 129.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    153.68x = 212.06 × 129.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    153.68x = 27,372.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,372.70/153.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 178.11

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