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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 151.07, 207.77 and 130.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 151.07, 207.77 and 130.21 is: 179.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    151.07 : 207.77 = 130.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    151.07/207.77 = 130.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    151.07x = 207.77 × 130.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    151.07x = 27,052.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,052.56/151.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 179.08

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