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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 154.24, 213.04 and 130.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 154.24, 213.04 and 130.90 is: 180.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    154.24 : 213.04 = 130.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    154.24/213.04 = 130.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    154.24x = 213.04 × 130.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    154.24x = 27,886.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,886.94/154.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 180.80

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