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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 151.98, 209.88 and 130.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 151.98, 209.88 and 130.02 is: 179.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    151.98 : 209.88 = 130.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    151.98/209.88 = 130.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    151.98x = 209.88 × 130.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    151.98x = 27,288.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,288.60/151.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 179.55

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