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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 153.71, 212.32 and 130.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 153.71, 212.32 and 130.35 is: 180.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    153.71 : 212.32 = 130.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    153.71/212.32 = 130.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    153.71x = 212.32 × 130.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    153.71x = 27,675.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,675.91/153.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 180.05

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