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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 153.72, 230.04 and 130.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 153.72, 230.04 and 130.62 is: 195.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    153.72 : 230.04 = 130.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    153.72/230.04 = 130.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    153.72x = 230.04 × 130.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    153.72x = 30,047.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,047.82/153.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 195.47

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