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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 154.12, 212.52 and 130.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 154.12, 212.52 and 130.90 is: 180.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    154.12 : 212.52 = 130.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    154.12/212.52 = 130.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    154.12x = 212.52 × 130.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    154.12x = 27,818.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,818.87/154.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 180.50

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