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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 154.46, 213 and 130.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 154.46, 213 and 130.16 is: 179.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    154.46 : 213 = 130.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    154.46/213 = 130.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    154.46x = 213 × 130.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    154.46x = 27,723.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,723.02/154.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 179.49

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