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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 151.97, 209.26 and 130.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 151.97, 209.26 and 130.09 is: 179.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    151.97 : 209.26 = 130.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    151.97/209.26 = 130.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    151.97x = 209.26 × 130.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    151.97x = 27,222.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,222.63/151.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 179.13

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