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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 153, 229.50 and 131.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 153, 229.50 and 131.20 is: 196.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    153 : 229.50 = 131.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    153/229.50 = 131.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    153x = 229.50 × 131.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    153x = 30,110.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,110.32/153
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 196.80

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