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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 153.71, 211.91 and 129.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 153.71, 211.91 and 129.11 is: 177.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    153.71 : 211.91 = 129.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    153.71/211.91 = 129.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    153.71x = 211.91 × 129.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    153.71x = 27,358.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,358.00/153.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 177.99

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