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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 153.49, 211.67 and 130.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 153.49, 211.67 and 130.23 is: 179.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    153.49 : 211.67 = 130.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    153.49/211.67 = 130.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    153.49x = 211.67 × 130.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    153.49x = 27,565.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,565.78/153.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 179.59

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