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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 154.91, 232.52 and 129.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 154.91, 232.52 and 129.40 is: 194.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    154.91 : 232.52 = 129.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    154.91/232.52 = 129.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    154.91x = 232.52 × 129.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    154.91x = 30,087.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,087.59/154.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 194.22

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