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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 152.26, 227.91 and 130.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 152.26, 227.91 and 130.39 is: 195.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    152.26 : 227.91 = 130.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    152.26/227.91 = 130.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    152.26x = 227.91 × 130.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    152.26x = 29,717.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,717.18/152.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 195.17

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