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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 154.02, 212.58 and 129.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 154.02, 212.58 and 129.45 is: 178.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    154.02 : 212.58 = 129.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    154.02/212.58 = 129.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    154.02x = 212.58 × 129.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    154.02x = 27,518.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,518.48/154.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 178.67

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