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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 152.05, 227.73 and 130.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 152.05, 227.73 and 130.69 is: 195.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    152.05 : 227.73 = 130.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    152.05/227.73 = 130.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    152.05x = 227.73 × 130.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    152.05x = 29,762.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,762.03/152.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 195.74

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