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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 151.52, 209.10 and 130.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 151.52, 209.10 and 130.86 is: 180.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    151.52 : 209.10 = 130.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    151.52/209.10 = 130.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    151.52x = 209.10 × 130.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    151.52x = 27,362.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,362.83/151.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 180.59

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