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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 154.30, 231.63 and 130.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 154.30, 231.63 and 130.18 is: 195.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    154.30 : 231.63 = 130.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    154.30/231.63 = 130.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    154.30x = 231.63 × 130.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    154.30x = 30,153.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,153.59/154.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 195.42

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