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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 154.25, 212.66 and 129.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 154.25, 212.66 and 129.63 is: 178.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    154.25 : 212.66 = 129.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    154.25/212.66 = 129.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    154.25x = 212.66 × 129.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    154.25x = 27,567.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,567.12/154.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 178.72

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