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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 151.25, 208.82 and 130.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 151.25, 208.82 and 130.39 is: 180.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    151.25 : 208.82 = 130.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    151.25/208.82 = 130.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    151.25x = 208.82 × 130.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    151.25x = 27,227.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,227.84/151.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 180.02

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