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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 152.50, 228.64 and 130.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 152.50, 228.64 and 130.18 is: 195.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    152.50 : 228.64 = 130.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    152.50/228.64 = 130.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    152.50x = 228.64 × 130.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    152.50x = 29,764.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,764.36/152.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 195.18

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