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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 151.17, 209.21 and 130.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 151.17, 209.21 and 130.52 is: 180.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    151.17 : 209.21 = 130.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    151.17/209.21 = 130.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    151.17x = 209.21 × 130.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    151.17x = 27,306.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,306.09/151.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 180.63

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