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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 155.65, 214.68 and 129.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 155.65, 214.68 and 129.68 is: 178.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    155.65 : 214.68 = 129.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    155.65/214.68 = 129.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    155.65x = 214.68 × 129.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    155.65x = 27,840.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,840.81/155.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 178.86

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