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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 151.16, 208.82 and 130.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 151.16, 208.82 and 130.40 is: 180.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    151.16 : 208.82 = 130.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    151.16/208.82 = 130.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    151.16x = 208.82 × 130.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    151.16x = 27,230.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,230.13/151.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 180.14

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