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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 153.16, 229 and 130.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 153.16, 229 and 130.60 is: 195.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    153.16 : 229 = 130.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    153.16/229 = 130.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    153.16x = 229 × 130.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    153.16x = 29,907.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,907.40/153.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 195.27

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