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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 152.23, 210.23 and 130.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 152.23, 210.23 and 130.27 is: 179.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    152.23 : 210.23 = 130.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    152.23/210.23 = 130.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    152.23x = 210.23 × 130.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    152.23x = 27,386.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,386.66/152.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 179.90

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