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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 153.73, 211.68 and 129.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 153.73, 211.68 and 129.13 is: 177.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    153.73 : 211.68 = 129.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    153.73/211.68 = 129.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    153.73x = 211.68 × 129.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    153.73x = 27,334.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,334.24/153.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 177.81

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