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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 152.70, 210.68 and 130.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 152.70, 210.68 and 130.65 is: 180.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    152.70 : 210.68 = 130.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    152.70/210.68 = 130.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    152.70x = 210.68 × 130.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    152.70x = 27,524.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,524.69/152.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 180.25

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