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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 153.82, 230.32 and 129.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 153.82, 230.32 and 129.39 is: 193.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    153.82 : 230.32 = 129.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    153.82/230.32 = 129.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    153.82x = 230.32 × 129.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    153.82x = 29,801.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,801.10/153.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 193.74

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