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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 154.47, 231.35 and 130.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 154.47, 231.35 and 130.17 is: 194.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    154.47 : 231.35 = 130.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    154.47/231.35 = 130.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    154.47x = 231.35 × 130.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    154.47x = 30,114.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,114.18/154.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 194.95

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