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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 152.19, 209.83 and 130.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 152.19, 209.83 and 130.02 is: 179.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    152.19 : 209.83 = 130.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    152.19/209.83 = 130.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    152.19x = 209.83 × 130.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    152.19x = 27,280.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,280.72/152.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 179.26

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