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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 151.34, 208.64 and 130.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 151.34, 208.64 and 130.83 is: 180.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    151.34 : 208.64 = 130.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    151.34/208.64 = 130.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    151.34x = 208.64 × 130.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    151.34x = 27,297.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,297.09/151.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 180.38

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