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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 151.60, 209.09 and 130.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 151.60, 209.09 and 130.63 is: 180.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    151.60 : 209.09 = 130.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    151.60/209.09 = 130.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    151.60x = 209.09 × 130.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    151.60x = 27,313.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,313.43/151.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 180.17

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