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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 153.62, 211.85 and 130.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 153.62, 211.85 and 130.28 is: 179.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    153.62 : 211.85 = 130.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    153.62/211.85 = 130.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    153.62x = 211.85 × 130.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    153.62x = 27,598.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,598.11/153.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 179.66

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