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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 151.19, 208.47 and 130.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 151.19, 208.47 and 130.53 is: 179.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    151.19 : 208.47 = 130.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    151.19/208.47 = 130.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    151.19x = 208.47 × 130.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    151.19x = 27,211.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,211.59/151.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 179.99

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