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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 152.01, 227.75 and 130.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 152.01, 227.75 and 130.41 is: 195.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    152.01 : 227.75 = 130.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    152.01/227.75 = 130.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    152.01x = 227.75 × 130.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    152.01x = 29,700.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,700.23/152.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 195.38

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