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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 152.55, 210.66 and 130.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 152.55, 210.66 and 130.59 is: 180.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    152.55 : 210.66 = 130.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    152.55/210.66 = 130.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    152.55x = 210.66 × 130.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    152.55x = 27,510.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,510.09/152.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 180.33

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