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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 151.52, 208.55 and 130.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 151.52, 208.55 and 130.56 is: 179.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    151.52 : 208.55 = 130.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    151.52/208.55 = 130.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    151.52x = 208.55 × 130.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    151.52x = 27,227.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,227.64/151.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 179.70

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