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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 152.64, 229.12 and 130.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 152.64, 229.12 and 130.04 is: 195.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    152.64 : 229.12 = 130.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    152.64/229.12 = 130.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    152.64x = 229.12 × 130.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    152.64x = 29,794.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,794.76/152.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 195.20

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