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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 153.74, 212.01 and 130.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 153.74, 212.01 and 130.40 is: 179.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    153.74 : 212.01 = 130.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    153.74/212.01 = 130.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    153.74x = 212.01 × 130.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    153.74x = 27,646.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,646.10/153.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 179.82

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