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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 153.29, 228.84 and 130.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 153.29, 228.84 and 130.22 is: 194.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    153.29 : 228.84 = 130.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    153.29/228.84 = 130.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    153.29x = 228.84 × 130.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    153.29x = 29,798.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,798.89/153.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 194.40

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