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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 154.34, 212.99 and 129.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 154.34, 212.99 and 129.31 is: 178.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    154.34 : 212.99 = 129.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    154.34/212.99 = 129.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    154.34x = 212.99 × 129.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    154.34x = 27,540.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,540.56/154.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 178.44

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