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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 152.26, 227.90 and 130.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 152.26, 227.90 and 130.38 is: 195.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    152.26 : 227.90 = 130.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    152.26/227.90 = 130.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    152.26x = 227.90 × 130.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    152.26x = 29,713.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,713.60/152.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 195.15

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