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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 152.89, 229.32 and 130.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 152.89, 229.32 and 130.22 is: 195.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    152.89 : 229.32 = 130.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    152.89/229.32 = 130.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    152.89x = 229.32 × 130.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    152.89x = 29,862.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,862.05/152.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 195.32

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