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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 153.09, 229.91 and 130.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 153.09, 229.91 and 130.41 is: 195.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    153.09 : 229.91 = 130.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    153.09/229.91 = 130.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    153.09x = 229.91 × 130.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    153.09x = 29,981.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,981.91/153.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 195.85

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