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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 154.92, 213.68 and 129.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 154.92, 213.68 and 129.61 is: 178.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    154.92 : 213.68 = 129.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    154.92/213.68 = 129.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    154.92x = 213.68 × 129.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    154.92x = 27,695.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,695.06/154.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 178.77

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