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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 152.46, 228.50 and 130.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 152.46, 228.50 and 130.74 is: 195.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    152.46 : 228.50 = 130.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    152.46/228.50 = 130.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    152.46x = 228.50 × 130.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    152.46x = 29,874.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,874.09/152.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 195.95

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