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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 151.80, 227.82 and 130.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 151.80, 227.82 and 130.38 is: 195.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    151.80 : 227.82 = 130.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    151.80/227.82 = 130.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    151.80x = 227.82 × 130.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    151.80x = 29,702.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,702.52/151.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 195.67

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