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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 152.22, 209.60 and 130.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 152.22, 209.60 and 130.34 is: 179.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    152.22 : 209.60 = 130.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    152.22/209.60 = 130.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    152.22x = 209.60 × 130.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    152.22x = 27,319.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,319.26/152.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 179.47

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