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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 153.02, 229.28 and 130.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 153.02, 229.28 and 130.10 is: 194.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    153.02 : 229.28 = 130.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    153.02/229.28 = 130.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    153.02x = 229.28 × 130.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    153.02x = 29,828.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,828.51/153.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 194.94

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