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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 154.28, 212.49 and 130.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 154.28, 212.49 and 130.89 is: 180.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    154.28 : 212.49 = 130.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    154.28/212.49 = 130.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    154.28x = 212.49 × 130.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    154.28x = 27,812.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,812.16/154.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 180.28

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