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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 154.11, 212.49 and 129.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 154.11, 212.49 and 129.51 is: 178.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    154.11 : 212.49 = 129.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    154.11/212.49 = 129.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    154.11x = 212.49 × 129.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    154.11x = 27,519.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,519.58/154.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 178.57

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