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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 151.02, 208.26 and 130.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 151.02, 208.26 and 130.28 is: 179.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    151.02 : 208.26 = 130.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    151.02/208.26 = 130.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    151.02x = 208.26 × 130.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    151.02x = 27,132.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,132.11/151.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 179.66

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