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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 154.90, 232.89 and 129.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 154.90, 232.89 and 129.79 is: 195.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    154.90 : 232.89 = 129.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    154.90/232.89 = 129.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    154.90x = 232.89 × 129.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    154.90x = 30,226.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,226.79/154.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 195.14

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