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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 153.51, 230.58 and 130.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 153.51, 230.58 and 130.83 is: 196.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    153.51 : 230.58 = 130.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    153.51/230.58 = 130.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    153.51x = 230.58 × 130.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    153.51x = 30,166.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,166.78/153.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 196.51

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