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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 153.07, 211.03 and 130.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 153.07, 211.03 and 130.88 is: 180.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    153.07 : 211.03 = 130.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    153.07/211.03 = 130.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    153.07x = 211.03 × 130.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    153.07x = 27,619.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,619.81/153.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 180.44

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