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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 154.43, 213.30 and 129.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 154.43, 213.30 and 129.99 is: 179.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    154.43 : 213.30 = 129.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    154.43/213.30 = 129.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    154.43x = 213.30 × 129.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    154.43x = 27,726.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,726.87/154.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 179.55

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