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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 151.55, 226.98 and 130.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 151.55, 226.98 and 130.19 is: 194.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    151.55 : 226.98 = 130.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    151.55/226.98 = 130.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    151.55x = 226.98 × 130.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    151.55x = 29,550.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,550.53/151.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 194.99

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