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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 154.27, 213.44 and 130.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 154.27, 213.44 and 130.88 is: 181.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    154.27 : 213.44 = 130.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    154.27/213.44 = 130.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    154.27x = 213.44 × 130.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    154.27x = 27,935.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,935.03/154.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 181.08

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