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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 154.01, 230.05 and 129.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 154.01, 230.05 and 129.71 is: 193.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    154.01 : 230.05 = 129.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    154.01/230.05 = 129.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    154.01x = 230.05 × 129.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    154.01x = 29,839.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,839.14/154.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 193.75

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