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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 151.80, 209.70 and 130.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 151.80, 209.70 and 130.20 is: 179.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    151.80 : 209.70 = 130.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    151.80/209.70 = 130.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    151.80x = 209.70 × 130.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    151.80x = 27,302.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,302.94/151.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 179.86

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