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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 154.77, 231.84 and 129.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 154.77, 231.84 and 129.01 is: 193.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    154.77 : 231.84 = 129.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    154.77/231.84 = 129.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    154.77x = 231.84 × 129.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    154.77x = 29,909.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,909.68/154.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 193.25

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