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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 155.67, 214.50 and 129.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 155.67, 214.50 and 129.45 is: 178.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    155.67 : 214.50 = 129.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    155.67/214.50 = 129.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    155.67x = 214.50 × 129.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    155.67x = 27,766.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,766.38/155.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 178.36

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