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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 151.68, 208.68 and 130.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 151.68, 208.68 and 130.98 is: 180.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    151.68 : 208.68 = 130.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    151.68/208.68 = 130.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    151.68x = 208.68 × 130.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    151.68x = 27,332.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,332.91/151.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 180.20

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