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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 153.34, 230.16 and 130.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 153.34, 230.16 and 130.66 is: 196.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    153.34 : 230.16 = 130.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    153.34/230.16 = 130.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    153.34x = 230.16 × 130.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    153.34x = 30,072.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,072.71/153.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 196.12

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