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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 151.27, 208.22 and 130.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 151.27, 208.22 and 130.61 is: 179.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    151.27 : 208.22 = 130.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    151.27/208.22 = 130.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    151.27x = 208.22 × 130.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    151.27x = 27,195.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,195.61/151.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 179.79

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