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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 153.66, 211.64 and 130.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 153.66, 211.64 and 130.20 is: 179.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    153.66 : 211.64 = 130.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    153.66/211.64 = 130.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    153.66x = 211.64 × 130.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    153.66x = 27,556.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,556.16/153.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 179.33

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