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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 152.30, 209.66 and 131.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 152.30, 209.66 and 131.45 is: 180.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    152.30 : 209.66 = 131.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    152.30/209.66 = 131.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    152.30x = 209.66 × 131.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    152.30x = 27,558.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,558.10/152.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 180.95

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