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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 151.08, 225.63 and 130.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 151.08, 225.63 and 130.92 is: 195.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    151.08 : 225.63 = 130.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    151.08/225.63 = 130.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    151.08x = 225.63 × 130.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    151.08x = 29,539.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,539.48/151.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 195.52

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