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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 151.46, 208.98 and 130.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 151.46, 208.98 and 130.89 is: 180.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    151.46 : 208.98 = 130.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    151.46/208.98 = 130.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    151.46x = 208.98 × 130.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    151.46x = 27,353.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,353.39/151.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 180.60

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