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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 154.01, 230.60 and 130.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 154.01, 230.60 and 130.93 is: 196.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    154.01 : 230.60 = 130.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    154.01/230.60 = 130.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    154.01x = 230.60 × 130.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    154.01x = 30,192.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,192.21/154.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 196.04

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