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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 154.00, 230.85 and 130.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 154.00, 230.85 and 130.92 is: 196.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    154.00 : 230.85 = 130.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    154.00/230.85 = 130.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    154.00x = 230.85 × 130.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    154.00x = 30,222.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,222.02/154.00
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 196.25

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