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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 152.03, 226.92 and 130.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 152.03, 226.92 and 130.20 is: 194.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    152.03 : 226.92 = 130.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    152.03/226.92 = 130.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    152.03x = 226.92 × 130.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    152.03x = 29,544.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,544.98/152.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 194.34

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