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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 151.62, 227.55 and 130.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 151.62, 227.55 and 130.09 is: 195.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    151.62 : 227.55 = 130.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    151.62/227.55 = 130.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    151.62x = 227.55 × 130.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    151.62x = 29,601.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,601.98/151.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 195.24

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